Give me a P, Give me an R…..How do you spell Practice?

ByMs. Aimee

Play – have fun with your music.

Review- always review what you did the day before and then build on it.

Anticipate where you may have trouble before you begin so you can actively tackle that tricky spot.

Calculate your progress – did you master the section you had set out to master today?

Try again- if at first you don’t succeed…..

Insist on your own best work

Count! (your friendly metronome can be of service here)

Energize yourself by ending your practice with a favourite piece

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