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Date Posted: 08:08:32 02/20/06 Mon
Author: Amanda
Subject: Re: Practicing
In reply to: Nickie 's message, "Practicing" on 18:42:31 04/04/05 Mon

There have been some good points brought up in this discussion, I just have a different point to consider. Sometimes it goes beyond the actual music... Show students that YOU are motivated with their goals in mind, and they may be more motivated to achieve those goals. Students usually look up to their teachers, especially early on. Being a good model for the students meaning being prepared, having a plan, and being motivated yourself can also give you some credit.

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[> Re: Practicing -- Devin Bramel, 07:04:24 03/27/06 Mon [1]

I would just like to add to this discussion, that one method that helps inspire me to want to practice is the setting of goals. Working cooperatively with one's teacher, one can develop a series of short and long-term goals.
For example, if one is preparing for their senior recital, as I am right now, the first thing I did was, with my teacher, create a list of the music I want to play on the recital (a long-term goal). I then proceeded to break that list down into what I want to play for my jury this semester, what I want to play for perf class next year, and what I want to especially focus on over Christmas break (all a series of short-term goals). These goals could be further subdivided into weekly goals, such as mastering sections of pieces, etc.
The point is that, for me at least, setting goals is extremely helpful as a motivation to practice. By creating goals, I am able to avoid becoming overwhelmed and stressed at the thought of not having any sort of plan; it is important, however, to make sure that the goals are attainable and reasonable (for example, one's goal should not be to master and memorize an entire piece in one week).


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