You had a great lesson and covered a lot of new material. The next day you begin your practice and.....you can't quite remember what the teacher said about a rhythm or fingering......has this happened to you? You'll find that if you review what was covered in your lesson right after your lesson, rather than waiting until the next day, you'll remember more of the details discussed. Shortly after your lesson, before you get involved in another activity, take your music out and review what your teacher addressed. Five minutes may be enough! Was there a particular rhythm you were working on? A special fingering, dynamic or phrasing? A quick review right after your lesson will help you to retain
When a young student begins private clarinet lessons, there often is some confusion about the difference between practice time and lesson time. Some students and parents even refer to the lesson time as "practice", however there is a big difference between the two. The private lesson is the time that the student spends with me in a very focused one-on-one session reviewing the previous assignment, making corrections when needed and introducing new material. Each lesson is tailored to the student's current ability and future goals. I teach each student how to practice, demonstrating and reviewing practice methods that are effective and efficient. I observe my students with a keen eye, focusin
