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Launch your virtuous moments

You Need:

Step 1: Preparation

  • Fill in your Practice Schedules.
  • Ask your teacher to help set priorities for this week.
    • For daily exercises, scales etc.:
      • Subdivide each practice hour into twenty 3-minute segments
    • For your repertoire:
      • Decide how long you will practice each piece.
      • Divide the time and piece into Virtuous Moments.
      • Determine one priority to work on today for each piece.
        (ex. intonation, shifting, dynamics, etc.)

Step 2: Practice

  • Set the timer for your first Virtuous Moment and begin practicing. Don't stop until the timer rings.
  • Immediately set the timer for the next Virtuous Moment and continue to practice.
  • Important: Do not exceed or shorten the time you’ve planned for each exercise. You can make changes on tomorrow’s schedule.
  • Use the metronome for every exercise! You will develop an impeccable sense of rhythm, and the metronome will teach you discipline and concentration.

Step 3: Review Your Progress

  • Rest for at least 15 minutes after every hour of practice.
  • Immediately set the timer for the next Virtuous Moment and continue to practice.
  • Review what you’ve accomplished and write changes for tomorrow.

 

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