10 skills for musicians

Why is music like a workout?

• Instruments are heavy, so it's a workout to carry them. Especially flutes!

• Several skills "aspects" need to get isolated (just like working out) in order to see gains in musicianship

• Music is more like eating, than a workout

• When playing music, we might as well be running a marathon

What should you be doing when practicing?

• Using a metronome to help keep time

• Not playing your instrument

• Watching television

• On your phone

It is suggested that you develop a practice routine when practicing. Why is this necessary?

• Routines are fun

• Routines help you make sure you practice. It develops habits within you

• Routines aren't suggested in the presentation

• Routines sometimes don't work

Which of the following is NOT one of the 10 skills

• Tone-Building Exercises

• Practicing Scales

• Building Range

• Playing another instrument

Why is sight reading important??

Why should you sit down and listen to the song you are working with? Why should you follow along with your part?

"Go ___________ to go ____________"

• Fast, Slow

• Slow, Fast

• Fast, Fast

• Home, Sleep

Why do we treat instruments with love and care in this band?

Are you a fan of Caillou?

• Yes

• No

How is this band class going so far?

• AWESOME

• GREAT

• OK

• NOT SO GOOD