The Musicianship Monthly series is back! (Want to learn more about Musicianship Monthly and see past activities? Click HERE!)
Just like last year, each month I will be focusing on a different musicianship skill and giving you links to free resources you can use with your students! This gives you the opportunity to rotate through a variety of musicianship skills to supplement your lessons with students of all ages.
Last year, we covered a variety of topics, including lead sheet playing, transposing, guided composition, and sight-reading. What's up first for this year? A great skill to jump-start the new school year: PRACTICING!
Click "read more" for 3 free worksheets you can use this month to help develop your students' practice skills!
Just like last year, each month I will be focusing on a different musicianship skill and giving you links to free resources you can use with your students! This gives you the opportunity to rotate through a variety of musicianship skills to supplement your lessons with students of all ages.
Last year, we covered a variety of topics, including lead sheet playing, transposing, guided composition, and sight-reading. What's up first for this year? A great skill to jump-start the new school year: PRACTICING!
Click "read more" for 3 free worksheets you can use this month to help develop your students' practice skills!
 | If you've been reading my blog for a while, you are probably already familiar with the concept of the practice cake. The purpose of the practice cake is: 1) To give students a logical process they can use to get started on any new piece; 2) To help make sure students don't overlook any important details in the music; and 3) To encourage students to self-assess as they practice by providing them with questions about each musical layer. The "practice cake" has gotten a snazzy update with this brand-new worksheet that I think is cleaner and easier for students to follow! Click HERE to get your free copy to share with your students! |
 | As students move toward the intermediate level, our practice focus turns to problem solving. I like to help students develop a toolbox of practice strategies that they can use when they encounter tricky sections in their music. This "Roll the Dice!" worksheet gives students 6 practice strategies that they will find helpful in a variety of situations. Encourage students to isolate a tricky passage in their music, roll the dice, and use the given practice strategy to work on it! Click HERE for your free copy. |
 | Sometimes we focus so much on practicing problem sections in our music that we forget that the process of performing a piece takes its own special kind of practice. Use this worksheet to help your students get in the habit of practicing for performance on a regular basis! Click HERE for your free copy. |
What do you think? How do you help your students to develop their practice skills? I'd love to hear your ideas in the comments!
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