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Hi

I've been learning for about 6 months.

In this time I've memorised 5 pieces fully
and almost there on a couple of others. Plus I'm working on 3 other pieces. In addition to which I've also learnt 8 scales and a couple of arpeggios.

Because this list is growing, I'm wondering whether I should set myself a daily schedule which would outline what I should work on on any particular day. That way nothing gets missed out or under practiced.

Does anyone do this?

Mark

Hello, Mark! Congrats on the accomplishment--that's no small job learning all that in just six months! I'm impressed.

As for your question, I know a lot of people with the same dilemma. Myself included. I kind of have a structure to my practicing, but it's not a set structure. As in, I don't have it written down. It's definitely a great idea! I think you should do it if you think it will benefit you and maximize your time. For me, I always do scales and exercises every day and then alternate my pieces so that each one gets about the same amount of attention every week.

What do you plan on doing? What will your schedule look like?

Em

Hi Em

Thanks for that

I think there are two options;

Option 1) Is to use a daily plan. ie Learn/practice a specific piece or scale on a specific day.

Option 2) Is to make a list of things to practice and just tick them off.

Option 1 creates more discipline and means that you'll practice more, with fewer days being left out. Whereas option 2 means that everything gets done evenly but maybe not as consistently.

I think I'm probably more in favour of option 1 which on Monday's might look something like this:

Monday
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Scale G Major
Scale E Minor
Piece - Moonlight Sonata
Piece - Claire de Lune

What do you think?

Mark

HI Prince Charles,

Out of your two options I would choose option 2 for me. I list everything that I need to practice for the week and then as each day goes by I check off what ive practiced. That way I know what still needs work. Its kinda like a tally system for each day. Maybe, its a combo of your two options??? Im a visual person, I need to see where I am in the whole scheme of things.

If im not organized then I tend to wonder off and play something fun and avoid my lessons completely.

AspenX

WOW! Im impressed. Way to go.
I find when I didnt practice first thing in the morning about 9am I would be thrown in a funk.
So that is a set time everyday.

I have small folder/organizer with pieces Im working on.

I think opt 1 and 2 can be combined into a daily plan.

All the best and keep up the excellent work you are doing.

You would definitely be doing yourself a favor with a schedule, especially with so much on your plate. The more specific, the better.