by lisaflutevt | Dec 3, 2011 | Practice Games |
Here are a few ideas for counting games for a fun and productive practice session with younger children. The basic idea is that the adult chooses a particular spot that needs work – normally as small and specific as possible (perhaps a single clear note on the head...
by lisaflutevt | Sep 12, 2011 | Practice Games |
One of my kids’ favorite practice games when they were little was “stuffed animals going to a party.” I highly recommend this practice game for ages 3 to 8 or so. A selection of favorite animals lines up at the bottom of a sequence of chairs,...
by lisaflutevt | Sep 10, 2011 | Practice Games, Practice Tips |
OK – not EVERY practice session will be pure FUN – in fact I generally try to avoid the use of the word. Some practice sessions, despite the best efforts all around, will be fairly routine, mundane, daily requirements. And, well, most parents of young...
by lisaflutevt | Oct 27, 2010 | Music Theory, Practice Games |
(cards were lost in spring 2016 website transition – I have the files but they’re not currently loading – hoping to get them back before long!) Here are some cards you can print out, cut up and use for note naming games, flash cards, quizzes, etc....
by lisaflutevt | Oct 12, 2010 | Practice Tips for Parents |
When my kids were younger, I found that the most useful line in establishing consistent practice routines was: “Would you like to practice now or 10 minutes from now?” This simple line accomplishes several things: 1) Lets kids know that you respect that...
