The Three S’s of Violin Practice: Song, Scale, Skill

Think of this 25-minute practice journey as your daily bread and butter. Utilize the Practice Pipeline to pinpoint areas for improvement and systematically elevate both your songs and skills with the following steps:

1. Scale Time | ⏱️5m: Start with the scale related to the song you’ll focus on. This primes your ears and fingers.

2. Song | ⏱️10m: Identify three challenging Chunks of your song and hone in on them.

3. Skill Drill | ⏱️5m: Work on a skill—either something integral to the song or something else you’re developing. Use the Practice Pipeline to identify what needs work.

4. Dynamic Conversations | ⏱️5m: Toggle between two areas or modes of practice. Assess how each informs the other. Allow yourself to Play.

Scale <> Improv
Sing What You Play
Melody <> Chords

Pause & Reflect 👁️ : Take a breather. What needs further attention? What can simmer for now?

Mix or Repeat 🔀 : Either revisit these steps with new elements or repeat the same set in your next practice block.

Pro Tips ☝️:

Stack 2-3 of these Song-Scale-Skill blocks in one session.
Spread out 2-3 blocks across your day for sustained improvement.
In your next block, change only one element. Keep the scale and skill the same, but switch out the song, for example.

Two ways I can help you on your fiddle journey 🎻

Sign up for the Free Two-week Trial. You’ll get full access to all courses and group lessons. Plus, I’ll send you some free lessons tailored to your current skill level.
Sign up for the FiddleHed newsletter below, then get high-value tips and lessons delivered to your inbox.