How much practicing is required?
Because I see music study as language acquisition, I think it’s very important to:
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Set up a regular time of day, with as minimal interruptions as possible
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Start daily with scales to focus thinking
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Practicing should start at 15 minutes per day for the youngest beginners, adding 5-10 minutes per year of continued study.
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Part of the lesson time weekly will be to address issues that arise at home around practicing, i.e. motivations, balance with high school demands, problem solving.