Practicing an instrument is a learned skill.  Students do much better in the long run if they are taught proper practice techniques from the very start.  It is never enough just to pick up the instrument and start playing, there should be a sequence to each practice session that enables the student to get the most good out of limited practice time. 

This category presents a collection of links to stories and professionally written articles on the topic of practicing an instrument, how to practice, where to practice, and how much to practice.