Ahlers Violin Studio
Dr. Suzuki told his students:
“Only practice on the days that you eat.”
Often parents are surprised that a music teacher expects regular practice sessions to be fit into everyone's already very busy schedules. The teacher only has the time of the student's lesson to teach or revise techique and offer advice on how to practice. The more regular a student practices, the faster s/he will acquire the new skills. The teacher cannot fast track this and the hard work has to be done at home.
Suzuki's advice is excellent and by developing a regular practice routine, a student will not only benefit by advancing faster, but will also develop a useful life skill of learning good time management!. It is however important to evaluate the quality of the practice sessions. It’s not just about the length of the practice session, but what you put into every minute of your practice session!
When deciding to enrol your child in music lessons, the parent needs to be aware that extra time will have to be found every day to support and encourage your child. The role of the parent is to guide their child’s practice sessions at home. Practicing correctly helps students develop self discipline, perseverance, and an increased ability to concentrate. If young children are guided in their practice by a parent, it prepares them to work effectively on their own as teenagers.
To help parents and students to make practise sessions interesting, here are some links to wonderful resources to choose from.
Practise Guides and Tips
A very useful article, written by a parent, gives wonderful tips on encouraging your child to practice.
There are very useful practise guides to help you with revision of pieces in the different Suzuki violin books
Practise Charts
There are many different free practise charts for all levels and ages to choose from - enjoy browsing the charts and choose some that interest you!
Free Downloads for Violin Practise Charts
Charts for Suzuki Violin Pieces
Charts for Violin Practising Challenges
Charts for violin practice up to 49 Times
Charts for violin practice 50-99 Times
Charts for violin practice 100-199 Times
Charts for violin practice 200 or More Times
Miscellaneous Violin Practise Charts
