Organization
 Weekly assignment sheets
This section contains weekly lesson assignment sheets for one full year. These are
to be filled in by the teacher at each lesson. That way, the student, the teacher and
the parent can tell at a glance what has been completed to-date and what has been
assigned for the next week. (This is especially helpful for the teacher who has a
lot of students).
The student can monitor his/her progress by marking the accomplished practice time
in the chart provided. (Teachers may use special stickers on each of the lesson assignment
sheets to reward students for 'perfect practicing'). This encourages daily practice,
so important to musical success. In this way, the student becomes responsible and
accountable.
Student's practice schedule
The 'Student Practice Schedule' sheet enables the teacher and student to decide
on how much practice time is required each day. The teacher can then break this time
into smaller sections (i.e. sight reading, technique, pieces and review). Technical
work is scheduled to enable the student to practice major scales on Monday, minor
scales on Tuesday and so on.
Goal Setting, Exams, Recitals & Festival classes
Using the Student Goals sheet, both the student and the teacher can set musical
goals together for the year. A space has been provided to compile favourite pieces.
This repertoire list becomes the basis for daily review plus the selection of material
for exams, festivals and recitals. The yearly format allows the student or the teacher
to look back at previous books and see at a glance what has been accomplished in other
years.
Extra Manuscript Paper
These sheets can be used for extra practise in theory, for vocal or piano exercises
or even for the student's own composition.
Musical Reference Guide
The student and teacher can quickly find all the regularly used musical terms plus
key signatures and note values in the back of the book. There is also a new section on
music history and composers.
Conclusion
This book can be adapted to students of all ages because all students need to be
organized and thereby manage their time more effectively.
An organized student will be a more productive and enthusiastic
student.
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