Molto Music: Practice Powerhouse Presentation 2004

PRESENTATION:
Turning Students into Practice Powerhouses
with the Musician's Practice Planner

Presentation by:

David Motto
Author/Educator
Molto Music
in Partnership with Carolyn Nussbaum

NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE
Nashville, Tennessee
August 2004

Students: Music and Practice

CHALLENGE:
Getting students to practice consistently so they always achieve their goals.

Empowering Students

Students are empowered by the idea that becoming a Practice Powerhouse IS attainable!

Once students start achieving their goals, self-esteem increases and so does their enthusiasm to achieve another goal!

How to Become a Practice Powerhouse?

In order for music students to become Practice Powerhouses they need specific tools to help them to:

Set and Meet Goals

Build Confidence

Achieve Musical Mastery

The first tool, of course, is their instrument…

However, to become a Practice Powerhouse…

The Musician’s Practice Planner is the best tool for the job!!

What Makes a Practice Powerhouse?

With the right tools, a music student can become a Practice Powerhouse if they:
Have clear expectations of practice time
Practice efficiently
Receive positive reinforcement for meeting and beating goals

Success = WHAT, WHY and HOW

Success comes to a student who knows WHAT, WHY and HOW to practice…

WHAT + WHY + HOW

WHAT: Clearly identified specific assignments.

WHY: Specific goals to build upon their knowledge and skill level.

HOW: Clearly identified steps to achieving those goals.

Simple Logic

IF
What+Why+How = Success

AND
Musician’s Practice Planner = What+Why+How

THEREFORE
Musician’s Practice Planner = SUCCESS!

The Musician’s Practice Planner Easy-to-Use Format:

Organizes student practice sessions
Organizes lessons
Helps with memory for both the teacher and the student
Tracks specific goals for students

FACT:

Did you know that the brain is designed to forget??
If teachers do not write out expectations for students in a standardized, consistent way at EACH and EVERY lesson, students will forget more than half of what they have been asked to do.

Students Become Practice Powerhouses When They…

Know their specific practicing goals
Keep track of their accomplishments
Know what’s expected of them

Experts Agree!
Top Practice Tips

Students will excel if they:
Practice Every Day
Have Specific Goals
Write Down Assignments and Practicing
Work on the Basics
Use a Metronome

Musician’s Practice Planner Benefits

Streamline paperwork
Track progress
Versatile, compact and renewable booklet
Customizable “living journal” for the student based on unique learning environment

More Benefits of the Musician’s Practice Planner…

Documents a student’s progress for all those concerned:
Teacher
Student
Parents

Teachers…

Customize unique specifications.
Write in specific assignments and practice goals so that students leave a private lesson with more than just page numbers and lists of scales.
Observe patterns of practice, time and metronome markings, providing solutions and feedback.
Observe student and parent notes on questions and feelings in addition to practice details.

Teachers specify assignments and goals for the week. (Sample)

Students…

Can never say they forgot an assignment!
Find that it's easier to remember goals when they are written down and in one place.
Build confidence through achieving goals.
Log practice time and other specifics.
Have a special place to note their feelings and any questions -- so they aren’t forgotten by the next lesson.

Students add: metronome markings, practice times and notes for their teacher. (Sample)

Parents…

Oversee what their child is working on.
Verify, if they choose, with a “sign-off” of practice time.
Encourage their child in specific ways that relate to the practice.
Communicate with the teacher if any questions or challenges arise.

Parents can view teacher’s comments, their child’s progress, and add notes and/or stickers! (Sample)

Question:

Is the Musician’s Practice Planner Really That Effective?

Answer: YES!
The Musician’s Practice Planner Really is That Effective!!

Proof that it works!

30,000 Sold
Re-orders every year

More Proof…

Used by Reputable Institutions:

Juilliard Preparatory Department
MacPhail Center for Music
Universities throughout the U.S.
Private studio teachers
Suzuki programs
and Endorsed by Professional Musicians…

What Professionals Have to Say…

“The Musician's Practice Planner is a tremendous asset for both teacher and student. Lessons will be better prepared and the student will gain self-discipline and self-confidence. The Musician's Practice Planner is a terrific teaching tool!”

Eugenia Zukerman
Flutist

More of What Professionals Say…

“Whether the straightforward monitoring of practice time and content, or journaling the subtle ups and downs of the learning process, the Musician’s Practice Planner is flexible enough for all ages and levels of students, from young beginner’s through college music majors. Even pros have told me it can really help organize the demands of their hectic practice needs.”

Janis Weller
Professor of Flute, University of Wisconsin-River Falls
Director, The Elision Institute

Additional Benefits for Teachers:

Students who are building musical confidence are building their overall confidence.
When students are happy and interested, so are their parents.

When parents are happy, teachers see additional benefits…

Positive impact upon reputation in community.
Increase in student level acceleration.
Increased student base through word of mouth.

Try the Musician’s Practice Planner Today!

Musician’s Practice Planner = Practice Powerhouse Success!

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