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Practice will only get you so far
13 Oct
General, Piano Lessons

Practice will only get you so far

See why mental preparation is just as important as physical practice, and how training won’t get you all the way without focus and determination.

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Samantha Coates Leave a comment
The trials and triumphs of professional practice
13 Oct
General, Piano Lessons

The trials and triumphs of professional practice

Check out what are the discoveries that I made about the way I approach practice versus the way I assume my students will approach practice.

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Samantha Coates 1 Comment
13 Oct
General

Preaching What You Practice

Have a closer look at Avi Cytrynowski’s insights about performing, and the truth about what she is preaching and what she is practising .

Posted on October 13, 2020November 10, 2020 by Samantha Coates Leave a comment
‘How Much Should My Child Practice?’
23 Oct
Piano Lessons

‘How Much Should My Child Practice?’

For parents who say they “just want their child to have fun”… 4-5 practices per week means students can actually have fun with piano.

Posted on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by Samantha Coates 12 Comments
Results from Practice Survey
10 Apr
Survey

Results from Practice Survey

Well, the results of the practice survey are in, and they are very interesting! There were just five questions in the survey (each phrased slightly differently, depending on the answer to question 1): 1. Are you a student/teacher/parent? 2. Did you practice much over the holidays? 3. Were you rusty at the beginning of term? […]

Posted on April 10, 2014September 11, 2020 by Samantha Coates Leave a comment
Top 10 Reasons Why Kids Don't Practice
09 Feb
Music Lessons

Top 10 Reasons Why Kids Don’t Practice

If your child loves to practice, and never has to be reminded, ordered or bribed to do it, then that is wonderful. However, you are in the VAST MINORITY. Most children will baulk at practice, and below are the top 10 reasons why. 1. No routine If a child senses that practising is optional, most […]

Posted on February 9, 2014September 11, 2020 by Samantha Coates 5 Comments
How Much Practice is Enough? Part 2
16 Mar
Piano Lessons

How Much Practice is Enough? Part 2

In Part 1 of How Much Practice is Enough? I attempted to calculate, in real numerical terms, the amount of practice required to get through a certain AMEB exam. In this follow up article, I will explore some of the other issues surrounding exam preparation. Preventing boredom Boredom would have to be the no.1 reason for […]

Posted on March 16, 2011September 14, 2020 by Samantha Coates Leave a comment
The 7 Deadly Practice Excuses
01 Nov
Music Lessons

The 7 Deadly Practice Excuses

As with anything in life, excuses are sometimes genuine and sometimes a force of habit. For example, I have a friend who is alwayslate, and there is always a good excuse for why. When she tells me her excuse it tends to waft over me like a familiar yet slightly irritating smell. In contrast, I […]

Posted on November 1, 2010September 14, 2020 by Samantha Coates 1 Comment
The Seven Deadly Practice Sins
16 Aug
Piano Lessons

The Seven Deadly Practice Sins

Children get so much out of learning a musical instrument, both academically and socially. Having piano lessons is a joy. However, the practice that needs to take place between lessons can often be a stumbling block on the road to success. The following ‘Seven Deadly Sins’ of practice are mainly to do with piano practice, […]

Posted on August 16, 2010September 14, 2020 by Samantha Coates Leave a comment
16 Aug
General, Music Lessons, Piano Lessons

How Teachers Can Support Parents

No matter what level of piano we teach, we all have the responsibility of supporting, communicating with and educating our studio parents – helping them to create a culture in which music education is as valued as any other activity.

Posted on August 16, 2024August 17, 2024 by Samantha Coates 2 Comments
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