Why keep a practice journal?
By keeping a practice journal, you are much more likely to accomplish your musical goals. Plus, those who reflect on their practice sessions in writing and review what they’ve written 24 hours later can increase their memory retention by up to 70 %.
Yet it’s something that many learners don’t do. Perhaps because it takes time, and it can be challenging to know what to write about. That’s why I’ve put together this guide which is filled with lots of helpful prompts to get you started.
This guide will help you embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and improvement.
It’s easy to follow with questions to answer if you need some inspiration.
You’ll learn how to
š¤ Reflect on Your Progress: Unleash the power of self-reflection and gain insights into your practice sessions. My guide is filled with thought-provoking journaling prompts that will help you measure your progress, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate your achievements along the way.
š Develop Awareness: Discover a new level of musical awareness that will accelerate your learning. By maintaining a practice journal, you’ll cultivate mindfulness during your practice sessions, enabling you to focus on the present moment and connect deeply with your instrument.
šµ Maximize Your Practice Time: Learn how to optimise your practice sessions and make the most of your valuable time.
šŖ Overcome Challenges: Gain valuable insights into troubleshooting common challenges that arise during your practice sessions. Our guide will equip you with strategies to navigate through obstacles, stay motivated, and find creative solutions to enhance your progress.
ā¤ļø Embrace the Journey: Shift your mindset and embrace the joy of learning music. By keeping a practice journal, you’ll embark on a personal and fulfilling musical journey. You’ll cultivate a deeper connection with your instrument, celebrate the small victories, and experience the beauty of music in ways you never imagined
In this guide, music examiner, renowned teacher, and sought-after adjudicator Fiona Berry shares practice tips for music that work. Fiona is the author of #1 best selling book Play Music Better and she’s helped thousands of adult learners play music with confidence.
āI canāt wait to share my knowledge with youā.
“I love my practice journal- and I love that I can see my progress and challenges! I spent ages looking at other people’s and trying to find a āperfectā formatā¦.. but the most important thing ( for me at least) is to keep using itā¦ā¦I conclude itās a journey and itās my journey, so I can change up what Iām writing as I wish in order to support my learning!!” Chez