PPP060: Ten Common Practice Excuses and How to Avoid Them (and what this teacher thinks when you try to use them)

Summary: <br> In this week’s episode of 10 somethings about music, I bring you 10 Common Practice Excuses and How you can Avoid Them (and what this teacher thinks when you try to use them)1. I didn’t have time.<br> Speaking of finding time to practice, here is a quick update on my own September #3020 Practice Challenge. I missed a couple of days last week so I’m going to have to add more days to the rest of my schedule for the end of the month.<br> 2. I was at my dad’s this weekend.<br> 3. This music is boring!<br> 4. My family was visiting.<br> 5. I had too much homework.<br> The following animation from TED-Ed demonstrates the amazing affects music has on your brain.<br><br> <br> 6. My little brother or sister try to play the piano when I practice. (You might also be interested in <a href="http://www.pianoparentpodcast.com/001-2/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Episode 001: Establishing Good Practice Habits</a>)<br> 7. I forgot what to practice.<br> 8. I went to a party/soccer game.<br> 9. I couldn’t find my books.<br> 10. I forgot.<br> To listen to my reaction to these excuses, click the play button at the top of this post.<br> <br> One of the highest compliments someone can give is a word of mouth recommendation. Your friends trust you and are likely to enjoy the same things you enjoy.<br> If you find this podcast helpful, would you consider sharing it on your social media platforms?<br> It would also mean the world to me if you would leave a review on iTunes. It doesn’t take very long and I might just share your review on a future episode!<br> <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/piano-parent-podcast/id1139973582?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Click this link to leave an iTunes review.</a><br>  <br>  <br>