Music Madness Practice Contest



2. Group students into pairs. For younger students, this will involve the parents to coordinate FB/Zoom/or phone messages between the two kids. Preferably take into account the students’ age/level and friends they already have in the studio.

3. Have each pair choose a team name. Examples from my studio: Double Treble, Forte Fairies, DR. Music, etc.

4. Students should print out a lesson/ practice sheet each week. I use the sheet from the Step-By-Step series. This will help guide them through lessons and keep track of their practice points. I told them they can receive a total of 10 points per practice for the following:

Either 10 check-marks on their sheet

Or: A solid, in-depth practice

3-5-year-olds: 15 minutes

6-8-year-olds: 20 minutes

9-11-year-olds: 30 minutes

Middle Schoolers: 45 minutes

High Schoolers: 1+ hours

They earn an additional point if they listen to their song!

5. They should check in with their teammate periodically to ensure he/she is practicing. (They can come up with their own motivations/cheers/etc.)

6. Students post videos to your FaceBook Studio Group or Zoom. This allows the students performance opportunities, since many of their recitals are cancelled. It also teaches them how to perfect/ record their music, which can feel different from live performance–an important skill for 21st-century musicians in a digital age!

7. The team that earns the most points by the end of quarantine wins a championship music trophy!