If a student misses a session in the first three or four weeks of lessons, that’s usually a warning sign that they’re going to be an unreliable student and not progress as quickly as others.
If someone misses more than one lesson in a three month period that’s often an indicator they won’t learn as fast. The same applies if they miss more than one lesson in a row.
This is more than just about missing teaching time…
I give handouts to my students so they have a record of the chord shapes, scales, rhythms, songs and other things we cover during lessons. If that student comes to their next lesson and hasn’t brought the handouts…
This ‘Learn Music Faster’ series of posts highlights things my best students do that contributes towards their success. There are no secret formulae or magic tricks. Learning to play well still requires hard work, dedication and above all, practice. However, my students who do these things seem to improve quicker than the others. Take Notes …
This is a sheet where you plan and write down what you’re going to practice. It has space for you to tick off each item each day. You can download my template practice sheet here. Practice sheets are great as a reminder of what you are meant to be working on. This keeps your practice structured and focused…
