4th grade students should practice 15 minutes per day, five days per week.

5th grade students should practice 20 minutes per day, five days per week.

Hints for successful practice:

Students:  Find a time that will not be interrupted by other things or people.  Review your lesson assignments from the "Standard of Excellence" book and other music.  Practice for your family members.  They will enjoy hearing the progress that you are making.

Parents:  Offer encouraging words to your children.  Help them in establishing regular practice routines.  If practice becomes a struggle, please contact me and we will brainstorm ways to make practice fun.