Practicing is very important, but smart practicing is even better! Use this practice chart to organize your practicing. For a Google Sheet version, click here: Practice Log (it will ask you to make a copy for your own drive!)

Here are some practice tips:

1. Pick one or two warm-ups and songs to work on each week.
2. Create musical goals for yourself: don't practice the whole song! Just practice the part that you want to improve on. This will save you so much time!
3. Track your progress: did you give yourself enough time to accomplish your music goal? What resource could you use to help you accomplish your goal?
4. Take breaks: 15 focused minutes of practicing is better than 45 minutes of unfocused practice!