Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by Chrissy Misso | Summer

Summer can be tough for our musical practice endeavours, but if we don't keep those muscles going, we have a LOT of ground to make up for later!

Some of the summer tricks are similar to the rest of the year:

1. Make it a habit -- pick a time that works almost every day for your student to practice. Set an alarm, tie it to another activity ... get it done!
2. Make it accessible -- put your piano in a popular room in the house, keep the music stand out in the open!
3. Make it fun . . . do something silly!! (Talk to Chrissy about getting a list of silly yet helpful things!)
4. If there's room, take it with you -- some instruments are portable, so bring them along!  Make sure you talk to your teacher on travel tips or, if it's too big, ask about printables or "subs" to take with you!

Did you know you can "practice" without your instrument?  Here are some ideas to keep them going at camp or non-instrument vacation:

1. Download a note naming app to keep your reading sharp! (haha! see what I did there?)
2. Listen to your pieces and air play along!
3. Sing your music -- it's easier to play when you can sing it anyway!
4. Learn about a composer you've seen in your books
5. Write a song without trying it out on your instrument -- use your theory knowledge!

So know you know how to keep your music muscles strong over the summer!  Keep playing! 

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