How much should I practice?

If you play for fun

• Age five: 30 minutes
• Age eight: 45 - 60 minutes
• Age ten: 60 - 75 minutes
• Age twelve to adult: 90 - 120 minutes

If you want to be a professional

• Age five: 30 - 45 minutes
• Age eight: 90 - 120 minutes
• Age ten: 2 hours
• Age twelve: 3 hours
• Age fourteen to eighteen: 3 - 4 hours
• Violin major in college: 5 hours