Violin Practice Fundamentals, part 4: Mental Bookmarking

Practicing in many ways is an opportunity for self-care. As our own compassionate audience member, we are forgiving, yet exacting. Non-judgmental, yet objectively critical. In this next stage of practice, we pull back from the hyper-focused roll of team coach and take a seat on the bleachers. As we watch the game we assess the bigger picture. What is the overall score and where do we need to concentrate our efforts? Now we assess the weaker links of the team to be later subjected to the rigors of wood-shedding.