Practice guides

Short, practical guides from my teaching, for students, parents and teachers. Each one answers a question I hear in lessons every week, and links to the DrillTime tools that help.

• How to practise with a metronome

  Choosing a starting tempo, when to speed up, common mistakes and a one-week tempo ladder.

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• How to build speed without making mistakes

  Short passages, small tempo steps, staying relaxed and a sample five-day plan.

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• How to help your child practise every day

  For parents: how long to practise, building a daily habit, what to say and a simple session structure.

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