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Practice more, so you get better. If you get better, you play with better players. If you play with better players, you play better music. If you play better music, you have more fun. If you have more fun playing, you will want to practice more, so you get better...

​"5W'S, 1H" OF PRACTICING
​The majority of the homework for this class is to practice your instrument.

​Who should practice?  Each Student of course!

Why do you practice? 
Just like with sports or exercise, regular, structured practice, is the only way to improve. Students are responsible for keeping track of what you should be practicing on your school agenda or music practice calendar.

I keep six honest serving-men
(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
And How and Where and Who. -
Just So Stories "The Elephant Child"
by Rudyard Kipling

​What to practice? 
​Warm up for about 3-5 minutes, then do some book exercises/lines to improve technique. Then review the music from class that day then the next day (on the practice calendar). After that, play whatever you like. Always take care in practice to slowly go over problem sections – this will save rehearsal (class) time.

When to practice?
Like with other homework (or exercises), set a regular time for yourself each day – maybe even as a break from other homework!

Where to practice?
The band room after school (usually available for about 30 minutes), your bedroom, a quiet spot outside, your garage – basically anywhere you can set up your instrument and music without distractions.
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How to practice?
Daily practice is best as consistency is a key factor to improving on any skill, so practicing three times a week is the minimum (more for higher-level players). Each session should last at least 30 minutes, however, practicing toward reaching set goals (that you have written down) is more important.