How to Structure Your Practice Time | How To Music | Sarah Joy

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[@sarahbartholomew3691]

This might be weird- but I really love your bangs. I don't think I've ever seen anyone where their bangs suit them so well.

[@Minor7thb5]

Great video. Practice is critical to improving on an instrument. You laid out a very comprehensive regimen (1) warmup/scales (2) etudes (3) bach (4) repertoire + cool down. If you have limited time say about 30 mins should you compartmentalize and shorten these elements are just focus on 1 or 2? Also, what is the most important element of the practice routine you outlined? As a beginning adult student coming from years of playing jazz guitar I find that 75% if not more of my time is spent on SCALES and working on intonation.

[@leekit6099]

I LOVE the way you journal your practices! (I wish I could find your info on journaling practices). I am such a list maker; I find myself walking past lists because they become so overwhelming. But keeping track of lessons practiced​ is a wonderful idea. I've random practice my favorites when I can but mostly scales; boring... Now you've given me wonderful ideas to better enjoy! and value my exercises... Thank You!!!

[@josephgrn2818]

You rock, Sarah Joy! You're definitely becoming a better teacher in your videos. I hope you continue to enjoy what you do and bring that joy to others as well! :)

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Thank you Joseph! I have noticed that! It's fantastic practice.

[@elmore707]

I dont play Cello but I am a adult beginning violinist and find I can take some of your advice and apply it to my own violin journey. keep it up!

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Wonderful! I'm always happy when these tutorials can help non-cellists as well.

[@jayaramanthamizhirai9332]

thanks sarah.i do the following every day.i call it targetted practise.first is scales and arpeggios.three scales and arp.15 min write in diary the reflection.technical exercises pertaining to pieces eg shifting and learning finger positions on one string daily.5 min.reflective writing.pieces first revise what i played before and do the new learning bar by bar.15 min.if i learn 4 bars that is fine.write .in total targetted practise takes about 45 min.finally sight reading.1 per day .i try to keep practise to 30 to 45 min every day,

[@KatGruss]

Thanks. Love your tips

[@dkwkeodud123]

I always learn so much from you thanks much!

[@mohann2007]

I love these cello tips!

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Hope they can help!

[@Eclipse24696]

What age would you start a child on the Cello? I know that piano is a good base for all instruments, so how would you figure out what a good age would be for the Cello?

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

+Taylor Parker As soon as possible! I started when I was five.

[@louiseadrien5641]

This video is nice ! 👍 I have just one question, when you say Bach's suite were written originally almost as etudes, I found it very surprising, where did you get this information ?

[@oxntiger]

I’ve been struggling a lot lately with scales and I have a hard time telling if a note is in tune. My scales also aren’t very smooth and my bowing is choppy to say the least. I also have trouble with vibrato. It’s uneven and I have a hard time controlling it and making it sound good. Any tips?

[@jayaramanthamizhirai9332]

thanks sarah you are a great inspiration.when you have time please do a video on how to write for a cello taking some pieces from the suzuki book one,for eg how to write a cello part for twinkle twinkle little star.then please do for how how to write the cello part for the string quartet then do one for cello part for four part harmony and for chorale writing and finally the cello part for an orchestra ,many thanks

[@lukerussell2203]

Me in the orchestra hall as a bass player: ewww the cello Me at home on KZbin: yay Sarah joy posted a new video

[@nicoleterrell1098]

Great info!

[@kyliemartin3485]

Hi, thank you for these amazing videos! I want to start learning cello, it's a dream of mine. May I ask if you have any suggestions for finding a teacher as a beginner? Also, I'm 45, not too late?

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

It is never too late to learn an instrument. :) And as far as finding a teacher, I would check with local orchestra directors. They'll know the majority of musicians in your area.

[@gabrielanovaes3255]

Great Video.

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Thanks Gabriela!

[@BrianLee-gl4jb]

Can you do a video on what kind of rosin to use for different situations and what kind you use?

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

No lie, I have stuck with the same rosin for every occasion for 8 years now. lol I use Larson.

[@relientdolls5190]

Could you do a video talking more about how to pick apart an etude?

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Oh that's a good idea!

[@bradg8351]

Great information Sarah. However you forgot about one thing. The glass of Cabernet Sauvignon! just kidding :-) I hope you got some rest you look well .Thanks for all that you do.

[@jakemf1]

Any tips for Intermediate level etude books?

[@katierose0912]

What etudes do you recommend for a violist learning the cello? Something easy but not too easy, if you know what I mean.

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Hi Katie! Well, Schroeder's 170 Foundational Studies book is very good. You might take a look at that one.

[@youssefwn]

Hello , am a musician for more than 15 years now , i play guitar,piano , bass guitar , i am good in music theory , scales and composition , do you have any suggestion for books with scores to practice , am starting cello now , thanks

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

By scores to practice, do you mean orchestral scores to study for compositional purposes? Or do you mean cello sheet music?

[@blueblood6178]

Merci! I do have a problem with my Cello, when I tune it the strings are loosening up.what do I do?

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

You've got to push the peg in as you turn it. If it still isn't sticking, you might try using putty.

[@abrahamhuiki7664]

I don't play music but I watch your videos because you are very really extremely so beautiful

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Oh thank you!

[@lillianglendenning5535]

I can't possibly do 3-4 hours a day due to school, family, dance, and other things. but I do practice about 1 1/2-2 hours if that's acceptable. I'm 14, eek!

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Whatever you can do is great!

[@constancewang3660]

Sarah could you tell me your address cause I want to send you something?

[@MrGioGaga]

but ling ling practices for 40 hours a day

[@arnaudn.5675]

Nice video, however, you say that 3-4 hours daily practice is enough, but what about people who don't have that much time ? Me and all the people around me playing music are doing it for our own pleasure and we all have full time jobs, non music related. Some weeks 20-30min a day is all that is available. And spending weeks only playing warmups and scales, because you don't have more time to go through the professional musician practice schedule, is incredibly boring and quickly turn playing the instrument from pleasure to burden. A video for a tight and effective (and fun !!!) practice time would be very welcome, I guess that many people watching youtube tutorials are falling into this category as well. Maybe with a proposal for a typical training session for those who can practice for only 30min a day, and another for those who manage to get a full hour of practice time. Cheers !

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Hi there! I completely understand, and that is why I tried to emphasize the fact that everyone must have a schedule that is specific to their lifestyle. Basically, just take what I gave in this video and condense it. Only practice one scale, half of an etude, a few lines of your piece, etc... I hope this helps! :)

[@arnaudn.5675]

Yep, this helps :) Thanks !