Disney Practice Incentive

          We are one week into our practice incentive adventure. All of the students have worked hard and shown great enthusiasm. I realize that every week is different and there might be some weeks when your family won't have as much time to devote to piano practice. I have created some extra-credit activities to help the kids earn extra levels without having to rely solely on their practice time.
          The activities are as follows:
                       1. Do 5 theory pages
                       2.  Sight read 5 pages of music.
                       3.  Compose an 8-measure piece.
                       4.  Perform 3 different times. Can be for parents, over Skype, friends, etc
                       5.  Pass off a scale sheet or 6 scales. *
                       6.  Pass off "Learn Notes" sheet.  *
                       7.  Learn and perform a duet with someone. * (It counts if you perform
                             for me.)
                       8.  Attend a concert. * (Not Rock!!) Or watch 2 full-length concerts online.
         
           To move up a level on the practice chart, the student must complete 3 of the first 4 activities, or just 1 of the last 4 starred activities.  They can do any activity more than once. They can combine activities to reach 3, or do 3 of the same one to get extra credit. They can earn up to 6 levels this way.
           I will have music and extra theory pages and composition activities in my theory lab the kids can use while here to complete some of the extra credit. If your child wants to do some sight reading at home but doesn't have books available, you can borrow some from me. Just give me a call and I will see that they get a book at their next lesson.
            Here is a list of websites you can look up to find concerts. A musical play would be great, too. The concerts don't have to be classical. You can go to Jazz or New Age, as well. (Anything except Rock. Sorry. No Taylor Swift...) Don't forget to check for concerts at our local high schools!

• BYU        http://arts.byu.edu/
• UVU        https://www.uvu.edu/music/events/musicevents.php
• Covey Center        http://www.provo.org/community/covey-center-for-the-arts/community-production
• Utah Valley Events Calendar        http://www.utahvalley.com/events/
• Salt Lake Temple Square          https://www.lds.org/church/events/temple-square-events/temple-square-performances?lang=eng   
• Mormon Tabernacle Choir        https://www.mormontabernaclechoir.org/events.html

             I have posted some practice tips in the sidebar of this blog. I tell the kids, "There are 1,140 minutes in every day. I'm sure you could spare some of those minutes for practicing the piano." Just include it as part of homework time. 

           Congratulations to Samantha. She is our top practicer this week. (Just remember, we could have more than one student move up two notches in a week if you finish some extra credit!)

 Good luck to you all!