Falling Into A New Schedule

Well, here we Go!
I know that it is a huge chore for anyone to get into a new schedule, and it makes us all a bit (well a LOT) tired (EXHAUSTED)

Don't give up hope, take it one step at a time, and make sure that you repeat each step at least 21 times to make it a habit (hopefully 21 days in a row, not 21 times a day!)

In our studio last year, I started our Practice Chains, and I thought that they were a very good way to keep motivated. This year, since I haven't been able to get as crafty, I think I'll try something new with our beads!

We are going to have practice counters, and some little incentives to get to that 21 day practice habit.
Don't forget the listening, too. Listening 21 times to the piece you are learning - Listening 21 times to yourself as you play the segment that your teacher assigns - Even Listening to your Practice Parent play that segment for YOU 21 times! Wow, what a great idea - Parents need to make new habits, too!

Maybe it would be a great idea to listen while you are waking up in the morning - or maybe while you are going to sleep at night. Whatever time you choose to listen to your recordings, do it the same way consistently for 21 days and see what things may change about your playing and practicing!

Also, 21 days of practicing at the same consistent time may start a habit for this school year. Try a few times, then pick which one you can realistically stick to. Early morning before school, Right after school (get a healthy snack first!). Maybe DURING school, if you are homeschooling.
Some might like to practice while they do homework - one song in between each homework assignment - that may help break up the monotony and make both more fun! I used to love to practice while dinner was cooking - it smelled good, and then at the end you get to eat dinner! Mom might like to listen while she cooks, too.

Whatever helps you get your 21 day habit started - I will have a special treat ready for you next week at your lesson to help you keep up the commitment and make a habit that will stick with you for this school year!

Here is a current schedule, which you may use to email each other and change lesson times if you need to, etc.

Also group classes are here, and also at https://www.google.com/calendar/render?pli=1

or on http://www.stringthingssuzuki.blogspot.com/

Monday
12:00 – 3:30 DePaul School

4:00 Jillian Foster
4:30 Sam Rocktoff
5:00 Neylan and William Rhyne

6:00 Audrey Zygadlo

7:00 Sofia Parent

Tuesday:

1:00 Waugh Family
2:30

3:30 Nobara Family
4:30  Isabella Grodin

 5:00 Juliannah Zuber

5:30

6:00

Wednesday

12:00 - 3:00 dePaul School
3:00 Nina Marino
4:30

5:30

Thursday
11:30 Maxey family

1:30 Plihal Family
3:00 Polina Nashtatik

3:30 Sydney Gilbert (October)

Friday                                                             
*Group Class Dates              More TBA at a later date….. J
4:30 Twinkle Group class

5:00 Violin Group Class*

                       

September 30

October 7

November 4

December 9

December 16