As teachers, we hear it all the time: I didn't practice this week.  Usually this is said with a slightly guilty tone of voice, because students know they're expected to work on their material, but the time just gets away from them day to day, and suddenly it's their lesson time again.  So here are the ways I've successfully gotten my students to get into the habit of practicing, which makes EVERYONE happier.

1. MAKE IT A HABIT

Eight years ago, I posted the first lesson that I considered most helpful on Live Music Center's youtube channel. Although the camera was old and a little janky, the music theory still holds!