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Saving yourself gracefully
Sneaky tricks that might just help when things get ugly on stage.

The Practice Revolution

The Practice Revolution by 
Philip Johnston The ultimate guide to practicing. What works, what doesn't, what really happens in the practice room - and how to fix it.

Managing Your Practice
Can't get everything done in time? Organize your practice - here's how.

Seven Stages of Misery
A tough practice game for tough sections - are you brave enough for this?

The Role of Parents
We outline 7 essential supports that parents need to provide for kids having music lessons.

Coping with surprises
Learn how not to be thrown by those minor irritations in performance.


Infopedia: For Teachers

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What children really get out of music lessons

PracticeSpot takes a look at the countless hidden life-long advantages children get from their music lessons. It's not just sharps and flats we are teaching here.
Countdown Charts
Eliminating panic from your students' exam and recital preparation.
The Talented Studio
We show you how to fill your studio with nothing but talented students

DIY Studio Awards
Why you should create them, what they're for, and how to present them.

Promoting your Studio
Ideas for teachers who want a full timetable and healthy waiting list.
The Notebook PowerUser!

It could be one of our most potent teaching weapons, but most of us just use notebooks to record the student's homework for the week. PracticeSpot takes a look at some creative uses for this studio icon.

The science of motivating students

17 experiments you can run in your own studio to discover what really makes students practice longer.
Quarter Note Quest
The teacher's notes for this popular Rhythm Gym resource.
Practice Props
For students who hate practicing the same section over and over ...

The Power of Projections
Motivate your students by giving them sneak peeks into their future.

My student won't practice!
The real reasons that student don't practice, and what to do about it.
Practice Triggers

We show you how to turn everyday household events into powerful reminders to practice.

Reasons for Easy

Introductions to new pieces are crucial - if the student is left with the impression that it's going to be difficult, then it's going to tbe difficult. We show you how to frame things positively before the practice begins.
The Thirty Minute Myth
Maybe thirty minutes of daily practice is not such a good idea - here's why.
Nintendo Practice
Students can learn plenty about practicing from the computer games they play.

The Role of Parents
We outline 7 essential supports that parents need to provide for kids having music lessons.

Studio Makeover
We show you 10 simple ways to revitalize your teaching space.
How to find exciting repertoire for students

Poor repertoire choice can sabotage lessons much faster than you think. PracticeSpot looks at some not-so-obvious ways of uncovering pieces to really fire up your studio.



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Studio Policies
Just in case you were wondering how other teachers do things, PracticeSpot has started a collection of studio policies, all contributed by visitors to the site. Browse through the ideas, and then send in the policy your studio uses (We'd love to hear from you!)

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