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Practice tips for kids

14 August, 2020

Encouraging kids to practice their instrument can be tricky, to say the least. Assistant Principal Violin Emma Jezek and Viola Felicity Tsai are here to share their top tips to get the most out of any practice session.

Emma & Lila

Although she has the added benefit of being able to play alongside daughter Lila (8), Emma's tips are helpful for any level of musical knowledge. Find out how to stay focused on practice and how to make it through right until the end (a little bribery may be one of those ways).

Felicity & Hannah

Felicity and her daughter Hannah (7) don't play the same instrument, but in this video Felicity discusses the foundations and building blocks of learning any instrument. She also touches on common practice mistakes and ways to overcome challenging sections in any piece.