Practice Tips




How much practice is the right amount of practice? How can you focus on just the trouble spots? What's the secret to time management for busy teen string players juggling school, stage, jobs and music lessons? Here are a few handy pointers.
Advice from the Maestro

 Itzhak Perlman says, sometimes, less is best.
Battle of the Bridge

 How to develop a full range of sound on the cello.
Mission Possible

 Finding time to practice isn't as hard as you might think.
Warming Up

 Find out how other players warm up, and what works for you.
You're The Teacher

 How to take the driver's seat while practicing.
Practice Spiccato

 Mastering spiccato is an absolute necessity.
Psych Up for Sight!

 Learn how to make sight-reading enjoyable.
Snail Run

 Two guidelines for finding the right slow-practice tempo
Playbook Practice

 Combine your faves to create the ultimate practice tool
Be a Storyteller

 7 easy steps toward unlocking masterful musicality





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