Soundpost Studio

Practice checklists

For After-School Violin-Class!
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It is good to remind yourself regularly, so that you can practice with that focus in mind. This is not necessary to answer every day, but whenever you feel like it.
Basics of music – check the first one you would like to work on today.
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0 is the most relaxed, because all the tension is gone.
Next steps:
Choose one each day, or more than one if you have time.
Do you have any comments, things you like, things you still want to improve? Listen as though you are the teacher and figure out what your next step is to improve your playing. And enjoy all your hard work you have done so far!
Did you come up with any unanswered questions that you want to remember to ask in class next time?
Name
Leave your name and email if you want me to know, but this is mainly for your benefit so it is not necessary.
A simple general checklist for a practice session (all levels)
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Goals for this practice session:
What techniques are you focusing on now?
Did you make progress on your technique of focus?
Did you video yourself demonstrating the correct technique and watch it?
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10 is very relaxed, 0 is not relaxed at all
More of an after-practice diary entry..
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Did you listen to or watch an inspiring violinist before or during your practice?
Detailed Micro-Managed Practice checklist (geared towards older or more advanced students)
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You can think of yourself as a soundpost of a violin, or as a puppet being held up by a string from the top of your head, easily and naturally keeping good posture, allowing both grounding and flow and a form which allows your body to work smoothly and with strength. Keep checking in with this throughout your practice session.
Do your fingers feel warm and ready to move?
Write anything you want to make note of here..
Pick your bow exercise
Then feel free to do the others if you have time!
Pick a Left Hand Exercise
Repertoire – what would you like to focus on now?
Name
If you choose to press submit and want to let me know who you are.
Very Beginning Practice Checklist
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Date / Time
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Beginning steps for 1st few lessons