Sunday, September 3, 2023 by Anita Byers | practice challenge

New Piano Year - New Practice Challenges!

We have two challenges going on this year.  The first involves the use of the Tonara app.  I will keep track of those students that complete ALL weekly assignments using the Tonara app.  Students that complete weekly assignments 90-100% of the time will receive medals at our spring recital.  

The other activity is a 30 (or 40) piece challenge.  Those learning 30 pieces or more this year will receive a trophy at our spring recital.  Most lesson book pieces will qualify--technical exercises and such will not.  A piece needs to be at least 16 measures long.  The young primer students will combine short pieces and I will count a page as a piece.  

In order for the piece to be counted as learned, correct notes and rhythm should be played without pauses.  Also dynamic markings should be observed.  More details are included in the 30 Piece Challenge assignment that is shown in your Tonara account.  I will keep the list of pieces completed updated and a digital badge board will let the students see how they are doing.  

When a student feels they have their piece learned, they may send me a recording before our weekly class or I'll listen to it in person during our class time.