Practice Chart: A Practical Guide All Music Students Need to Know
A student’s ability to practice well is important to their success on any instrument. The practice chart below helps young musicians know what level of practicing ability they are at and what they must do to improve their practicing skills. It is important to know that this chart is only a guide and is not “one size fits all”. Depending on age, level, how long a student has been learning, and individual goals, some things may be slightly different, like the amount of time one should spend practicing each session (a 6-year old beginner will very unlikely have an hour worth of material or patience to practice everyday whereas a 13 year old intermediate should be able to handle 1 hour of daily practice). Continue reading for more details about each category.