It’s been impressive to see how EVERYONE has improved with more regular practice. This time we set practice goals for each week of the competition… and nearly EVERYONE achieved them! 5 violinists practiced every day for the 14 days, for a minimum of 20 minutes per day. Their names are: Zariya, Caeden, Guinevere and Tessa […]
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Nice Work, Amanda!
Amanda didn’t get one of her practice chart to me, even with the extension, so I couldn’t award her a prize in the Practice Competition. But she gave me the chart today… and I was impressed. So I promised her I would acknowledge her great efforts with a post! Amanda did some long, sustained practices- 68 […]
Results of Term 2 Practice Competition
We saw some very real improvements from everyone who got involved, especially those who consistently clocked up time with violin under chin! Many of you who achieved the personal goals we set for this competition… Nice work! Overall Winners: 1st Place – Tessa – 14 days practice, total of 425 minutes 2nd Place – James – 13 […]
Practice Competition with Goals!
I was impressed with the improvement of every violinist last week, after Week 1 of our Practice Competition. This week, I’ve released 2 new instructional videos (if you haven’t received a private link by email, please let me know). I can’t wait to see and hear the results of a second week of “competition level” […]
Rewards for Good Practice
Have your good practice habits acknowledged and rewarded! Practice Competition starts NOW – from your lesson this week. Duration – 2 weeks. Practice for a minimum of 20 minutes each and every day for 14 days. This practice comp has goals for you to achieve each week. That means mindful practice, and striving to improve! […]
GRAND FINAL RESULTS FROM 21 DAY PRAC COMPETITION ANNOUNCED!
GRAND FINAL RESULTS FOR WHOLE 21 DAYS: Well done to everyone who participated. There is not one student who hasn’t improved over the last 3 weeks. There are two categories to be awarded: Total days practiced (Consistency) […]
RESULTS FOR WEEK 3 PRAC COMP-Some Amazing Work!
It’s truly satisfying, as teachers, to see so many students putting the time into the violin (and cello). Melanie and I are thrilled to see how the practice sessions have increased both in time and regularity over the 21 days of this competition. FANTASTIC WORK DONE BY SO MANY OF YOU! HERE ARE THE RESULTS […]
Monster Efforts! Practice Comp Week 2
Leading places for Week 2. The results are: Position: Name: Days of Practice: Practices greater than 20 mins: 1st Place: KEELEY 7 6 (3x30mins, 2×40, […]
5 Students with Outstanding Practice This Week!
Melanie and I saw some outstanding progress from students who tried their best to practice well this week. We want to acknowledge this, and to recognise those who are in the leading places for Week 1. The results are: Position: Name: Days of Practice: Practices greater than 20 […]
Prizes to be Won! Term 4 Practice Comp
The real reward of regular practice is how much you improve…. however, let’s have some fun, get some incentive and acknowledgement for practicing! Starts on day of your lesson on week of Mon 20th Oct Whoever practices the most days for 21 days (3 weeks) wins! Minimum of 20 mins each day If there is a […]
Top 10 reasons why kids don’t practice
Written by: http://www.blitzbooks.com.au blog 9/02/2014 3:24 PM If your child loves to practice, and never has to be reminded, ordered or bribed to do it, then that is wonderful. However, you are in the VAST MINORITY. Most children will baulk at practice, and below are the top 10 reasons why. 1. No routine […]