Hi Albert!

It is uncomfortable the first several times! Once I determined one specific thing that needed the most improvement, that is the only thing I worked on and recorded. Perhaps pick something that is a little bit more challenging? A tricky bowing, counting, shifting positions?

You’re correct, it does make you identify some specific thing you feel you need to improve upon and then, identify and record the improvement. Seeing your own improvement in writing is great for motivation and confidence. Keeping the log helps to focus on step by step, specific improvements; small improvements as well as big improvements. Keeping a music practice log was a game changer for me. Keeping a log is a good way to improve a goal from exercise to almost anything! For me, keeping a music log (worksheet) has proven to help me reach my goals.

The worksheet Noa provides is a template. Try creating your own personalized practice log. As Noa says, trust the process!

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I’m a new member and just beginning Practice Challenge #2. How do I determine what section and how many different sections from different pieces of music into distributed practice? If I’m working on five different pieces, do I select the most difficult passages from each piece and employ random skills practice? Help! I’m a bit confused! Thank you for the feedback.