Student of the Week

Erin Buell made Student of the Week this time. Three days before the recital she still had over 150 minutes left to make her 1000 minute goal. I told her to make it she'd need to practice 52 minutes every day (as opposed to her normal 10), but didn't expect that to happen. She walked in to the recital and told me, "I did it. I practiced 52 minutes every day!" So, congratulations, Erin, on making your goal and way to go with the practicing (not to mention a beautiful performance at the recital!)

Student Level Tracker

I've added a new link on this page called "Student Level Tracker". It's a way for all of you to keep track of your individual progress. The chart shows what level you are at, how many minutes are needed to get to the next level and how many minutes you currently have practiced toward that goal. So keep up the good work :)

Summer Practice Challenge

Whether you are continuing lessons for the summer or taking a break, I have a practice challenge for all of you. Any student who can log 1000 minutes (500 minutes for Primary and Level One students) of practice time by the end of August will receive a prize. You all did a great job practicing to prepare for the recital; keep up the great work!

Congratulations

Congratulations to the following winners for most minutes practiced this semester:

Primary Level - Quinn Burton with 1597 minutes
Level One - Terran Smoker with 1877 minutes
Level Two - Kayla Smoker with 2920 minutes
Level Four - Peter Herlihey with 2685 minutes