Practice Challenge
Music House challenges students to practice every day!
At Music House, our teachers believe in the Growth Mindset to help your child to develop healthy practice habits in class. We want to help foster an understanding of the correlation of hard work to meet goals. Students of Music House know that practicing something one time is not enough; when we ask our students “how many times should we practice this phrase to feel confident?” they will all answer - “10 times!” Imagine if we continued that philosophy for 100 days?
If you want to turn desired behavior into a habit, you must do it daily! By the end of the practice challenge, practicing will become a habit for both the parent (at-home-teachers!) and student. The more a student practices, the easier practicing becomes, the more confident and motivated the student gets, and the more fun practicing can be!
We want you to help, as the At-Home Teacher, to foster a Growth Mindset at Home! We challenge all Music House students to practice 100 days, 50 days, or 25 days, to help students develop healthy practice habits. Those who complete the challenge will receive a reward! There are extra days at the beginning of the challenge, so that you can continue even if you miss a day or two! We are requesting that parents enroll their student in this challenge so you can be a part of the practice, and sign off on all completed practices.
3 Kinds of Practice Challenges
25 Days
This challenge occurs at the beginning of the school year, and is geared towards our new, beginner students.
Since this challenge is the shortest duration, we encourage even our youngest students to participate!
50 Days
This challenge occurs at the beginning of the school year, alongside the 25 Days of Practice challenge.
If you have already completed the 25 Days Challenge in a previous year, this challenge is for you!
100 Days
This challenge occurs at the beginning of January and ends in May.
We encourage all of our students to take part in this challenge! It is the most difficult, but also the most effective in creating lasting practice habits!
Struggling with making your practice sessions enjoyable and effective?
Send us a 5 minute video of one of your at-home practice sessions, and we will provide you feedback on how to improve your sessions so they are more effective and positive!
Attend At-Home-Teacher Training!
Share Your Progress!
There is a huge community of musicians around the world who participate in practice challenges as well, using the hashtag on Instagram #100daysofpractice.
Let’s add #MHPractice to represent the Music House community!
Practice Challenge Guidelines
You must register for the challenge by the registration deadline.
This challenge is about the consistency of practice, so each practice day must be completed on a different day.
One group class or ensemble class a week can count towards practice.
You are allowed 5 days of active listening in lieu of practice if you are sick or unable to practice (for music students, listen to assigned recordings and follow along, and for dance students, watch videos or listen to music for choreography, etc).
Medals and Trophies!
Students who complete the 25 or 50 Days of Practice Challenges will be awarded a medal. Students who complete the 100 Days of Practice Challenge will be awarded a trophy.
Be sure to enroll in the challenge so we know you are participating! Near the end of the challenge, we will send those who have enrolled a Practice Challenge Completion Form. Participants who complete the challenge and fill out the form will receive a medal/trophy!
Practice Challenge Tracking Charts
Click below to download your Practice Challenge Tracking Chart
