So, I'm finally all done with finals, and I'm a week into my official summer vacation!! I am unfortunately embarrassed to say that I have yet to practice my tuba. I have to say that I am not surprised, the same thing happened to me last summer, and I am beginning to wonder why? What is it about summer time that makes me this way? I'm not sure, but I'm bound and determined not to let it happen this time. I've decided on a few things that I intend to do, and I thought that I would share them online, in the even anyone else is looking to improve their practice.
First, I am scheduling regular private lessons with my studio teacher. As a music major my scholarship requires me to take private lessons for two semesters per year, leaving the summer wide open. As my studio teacher offers lessons for free over the summer, I decided to take him up on it.
Second, I plan to at least warm up every day. My biggest downfall last year was not even touching my horn all summer long. I spent the first three weeks of school learning CC fingerings while trying to rebuild my embouchure, it was a waste of time I could have spent improving instead of backtracking...
Third, I may not have jury materials to prepare for, but I have etude books, and I have chosen a solo to work on over the summer. It is important to give direction to practice time, so that it doesn't become boring and repetitive.
I'm sure there are other ways to enrich practice over the summer, these are just a few that I plan to use.
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