Music is an important part of our lives. It can make us happy, sad, angry, or any other emotion in between. Music is very good for your health and it is essential to help you relax and de-stress.
Piano lessons are an important aspect of learning to play the piano. For the most part, children learn to play by simply playing what they hear in music, but there is also deeper learning that takes place when focusing on improving their technique and memorization. The benefits of piano lessons include improved motor skills, hand coordination, and overall balance.
Is it okay to practice piano for over 2 hours every day for a beginner pianist who should practice between 30 minutes to 4 hours per day? Beginners will benefit most from shorter practice sessions while advanced pianists will be more accustomed to longer days. Each practice session can be split into segments to help avoid physical and mental fatigue.
Below is an example of a practicing piano 2 hours a day
While many people think of “Practicing Piano” as an activity, it is really a skill. A skill that must be practiced to become proficient. This article will explore the need for practice and the importance of practicing piano daily for at least 2 hours.
Monday – 9am – 10am – Warm up, Scales, Technique
- 10:30 – 11:30 – Practice Break
- 11:45 – 1:45 – Liszt Ballade (first half of piece)
- 1:45 – 2:30 – Practice Break
- 2:30 – 4:00pm – Bach, Scarlatti, Haydn
Tuesday – 9am – 10am – Warm up, Scales, Technique
- 10:30 – 11:30 – Practice Break
- 11:45 – 1:45 – Liszt Ballade (first section)
- 1:45 – 2:30 – Practice Break
- 2:30 – 4:00pm – Scriabin Sonata
Wednesday – 9am – 10am – Warm up, Scales, Technique
- 10:30 – 11:30 – Practice Break
- 11:45 – 1:45 – Liszt Ballade (middle section)
- 1:45 – 2:30 – Practice Break
- 2:30 – 4:00pm – Bach, Scarlatti, Haydn
Thursday – 9am – 10am – Warm up, Scales, Technique
- 10:30 – 11:30 – Practice Break
- 11:45 – 1:45 – Liszt Ballade (third section)
- 1:45 – 2:30 – Practice Break
- 2:30 – 4:00pm – 3 Chopin Etudes
Friday – 9am – 10am – Warm up, Scales, Technique
- 10:30 – 11:30 – Practice Break
- 11:45 – 1:45 – Liszt Ballade (first section)
- 1:45 – 2:30 – Practice Break
- 2:30 – 4:00pm – Bach, Scarlatti, Haydn
Saturday – Day Off
Saturdays are for ‘getting away’, relaxing, or simply having fun. But what happens when you’re on the other side of the world and still want to unwind? As it turns out, there are many options available. For example, your favorite travel sites let you rent bikes for a few hours or book a cooking class. You can also learn new skills at local community centers or libraries.
Saturday – 9am – 10am – Warm up, Scales, Technique
Every Saturday, 9am to 10am, we host a warm-up session for all of our members. We provide scales and technique training on an individual basis. No prior experience is necessary! For the first 10 minutes,
- 11:45 – 1:45 – Liszt Ballade (middle section)
- 1:45 – 2:30 – Practice Break
- 2:30 – 4:00pm – Bach, Scarlatti, Haydn