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Recital Preparation Checklist

     If you are reading this – the chances are slim that you are a 6 year old getting ready for a recital 2 months from now! As an adult I wish I could climb into my students’ heads and perceive the world as they do. The Recital that comes once, twice, perhaps three times a year can at least be perceived by an adult! A young 4, 5, 6 , 7 even 8 year old….. who knows how they perceive the lessons, classes, and practicing that all lead up to a thing in the future called a recital?

     For this reason I create an “atmosphere” of the recital for weeks in anticipation of the grand event. This downloadable handout is meant to get you started in thinking about the fun things as well as the nitty gritty work students can do to practice performing. To get young ones (as well as experienced ones) mentally prepared I do a number of things. I have a countdown that I post in my studio “8 weeks until the recital”, etc. We talk about what it takes to be an audience member as well as a performer at lessons, classes and rehearsals. We practice performing at lessons, classes and rehearsals. Our piano rehearsals are informal but students rehearse in front of each other as another stepping stone.

     The Recital Preparation Checklist was made in an effort to keep the torch going when students are at home without all the support of lessons, classes and rehearsals. Practicing performing can be a ton of fun and the more it’s done the more relaxed the actual performance at “The Recital” will be!

     As always…Happy Practicing!!!

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