Motivation

Playing an instrument is hard!

No matter the initial excitement of learning something new, inevitably all the enthusiasm in the world will run into the immovable object that is practise.
Practice is repetition. It can be done creatively and with games, but it's repetition nonetheless.

Here are some things that could help:

Set up a practice routine
Use small rewards that are built up over time to something bigger.
Use fun practice charts (see here.)

Sample practice setup (Pre-Twinkle)

Order	Task	Notes
1	Bow	Always start and end with a bow
2	Bow Hold	Shake and make 10 bow holds. Sing through the bow song.
3	Violin Hold	Balance violin on shoulder for a count of 10. Balance on shoulder while one track of recording plays.
4	Open strings	Put bow to string. Repeat each of the Twinkle rhythms on open E with a good tone.

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Motivation

Playing an instrument is hard!

Sample practice setup (Pre-Twinkle)

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