Requirements for Practicing
Every Day: Play each new song twice in addition to the "4 Before" the new songs. If in doubt, refer to the assignment sheet in the front of the lesson book.
Tips for Practicing
Practice is essential to the success of learning to play any instrument. Parents should set aside a specific time for their child for daily practice. Beginners need only 5-15 minutes per day; The age and skill level of the student will determine how many minutes of practice are needed. The real key to practice is that it must be done daily. Ten minutes per day has a far more reaching impact than one 60 minute practice session per week. This is crucial to progress in the study of any musical instrument.
Assignments are highlighted at the front of your child's piano lesson book for your convenience. Students are usually assigned a new song(s) every week, but are required to practice the four previous songs assigned in prior lessons. We spend at least 15 minutes at the beginning of each lesson playing as a group. Songs that have been assigned in prior lessons are the basis for this ensemble playing time. It takes more than one week of practice to turn a song into music!
Parents, if you would like to purchase supplemental music or the CDs that accompany the lesson books, click on the link to Mayron Cole Publishing in the black stripe at the bottom of this page. I order music frequently from this site and would be happy to place your order with mine.