Teaching & Assessing Home Practice

Assessing students in rehearsal is one thing, but how do you know they’re practicing effectively at home? Teaching students how to practice is as important as teaching them what to practice. This lesson plan offers in-class activities that show students how to be more effective during their home practice.

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