How much time should be spent practicing?
That depends on the level of the students. Beginners have less material to cover and shorter attention spans, so 5-10 minutes is normal. The practice session will increase in time as the student has more material and develops a longer attention span. It is best to practice a little bit every day versus playing an hour once a week. The goal of practicing is to create habits that become automatic. How did your child learn how to talk, walk, even hold a cup? It was done on a daily basis where you tried, tried again, with much encouragement and enthusiasm. If you use this approach to practicing, you will have excellent results!
