Please take a moment to remind your child to go to our Google Classroom site tonight. They can post videos of their practice sessions to improve their grades. All students should have a Cadet Pin by the end of this card marking period. They can pass the songs by posting videos in the Cadet pin assignment area of our google classroom.
A reminder that daily practice is so important in developing the fine muscle skill set necessary for success on a musical instrument. This is very ‘do-able’ if children break it down into small sets:
- Practice daily for 5 minutes sets 2 or 3 times a day
- Practice daily for 10 minute sets once or twice a day
- Build up to practicing 20-30 minutes each day
- Be a Master and practice for 30+ minutes more than once each day
For Band students a great resource is the Basic Band website with some great training videos students can watch and play along with. For violin students there are many resources posted in our Google Classroom site to help them with bow hold and playing with proper posture. Violin students also have resources made available to them through Essential Elements Interactive.
One last important step for great progress is consistent encouragement from the family. Encourage and remind your child to develop the habit of daily practice will ensure greater success. Ask your child to perform for you and the family. Have them perform a mini concert for guests. This will help build their confidence when they see that you are also pleased with the progress they are making.
Let’s encourage our young musicians to be the best they can be!