Learn to Segment Your Music Practice Using the Musician's Practice Journal
About Learn to Segment Your Music Practice Using the Musician's Practice Journal
Segmenting is a process which evolves as you evolve as a musician. Setting up practice segments takes thought and logic. In this process, we use the Musician's Practice Journal method.
The Musician’s Practice Journal is a simple system to finally get organized and directed in your musical life. Instead of showing up for your music practice with confusion and lack of focus, the Musician's Practice Journal guides you every single day, week by week, one month at a time. This ultimate practice tool is illuminates the next step on your musical journey.
In this class, we take a look at your instrument(s), the elements of what it takes to progress in different specific areas, and create a plan. For example, if you are learning guitar, a few of the main segments we would define for practice elements could be:
• Rhythm
• Technique
• Songs
• Scales
You may also have a segment that has sub-segments. For example: chords. Chords is a vast topic for guitar players, so it can easily be divided it into smaller segments such as:
• Chord shapes
• Chord transitions
• Chord progressions
Each instrument has segments and through this class, you will begin your list of the most relevant ones for your musical pursuits.
From that as a starting point, practice strategies are covered, tools are provided, and individual support is available as needed.
This class is designed for musicians to get inspired, track music practice, define practice segments, and set realistic goals for the coming week.
PDFs are provided in class materials.
This class is limited to 40 students.
Class Goals
- - Identify and segment your music practice
- - Set up undivided focus conditions
- - Use the tools of the trade — metronomes, practice journals, and beyond
- - Create a balanced and rewarding music practice
Age Range
All Ages
Skill Level
All levels
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When
Single 45-min session on Friday, July 12, at 5 pm ET | 2 pm PT | 21:00 UTC.
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Students Say
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Jerry O. on March 2, 2023
Class: "Modes 1, 2, and 4 on the Native American Style Flute"
Although I missed the 1st class in person ,learning how to use Lesson face with AMI was great. I learned in the theory,from Ami ,she cleared up so many problems I had with the theory. I just can't wait till next week for the next class.She is one great teacher jerry Okeefe
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Jyoti H. on March 1, 2023
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
Wow what an amazing teacher Ami Saraswati is. Thoroughly enjoyed the class. Thank you so much Ami. Truly grateful for your teachings.
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Nancy D. on January 30, 2023
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
I had purchased a flute with the intention to self-teach through experimentation. Shortly after, my husband signed me up for this course as a Christmas present and I'm so glad he did! The Learn to Play NAF Introductory course was very helpful and I probably would have gotten frustrated with the flute and never picked it up again had it not been for this course. Playing the NAF is much more comfortable and enjoyable with the techniques I've learned! Thank you, Ami!
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Sharon on January 26, 2023
Class: Native American Style Flute (NAF) Open Mic
Very supportive and professionally facilitated. I enjoyed taking part and enjoying what others had to share.
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Keith on January 25, 2023
Class: Native American Style Flute (NAF) Open Mic
Ami is a wonderful instructor. The class was a lot of fun. Looking forward to the next one Playing in front of other people in the class gave me a lot of confidence as a beginner Thanks Ami
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Aedeen on January 24, 2023
Class: Native American Style Flute (NAF) Open Mic
The class was wonderful. Ami did a beautiful job of facilitating the other musicians and was very encouraging. I don't have a NAF at this time, but I really enjoyed being a part of the audience and hope to invest in one soon so I can learn too.
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Cathie D. on January 7, 2023
Class: Develop a Repertoire on the Native American Style Flute
This class was much more than I expected. I have struggled with being able to focus and put my music goals in the priority they deserve. The organization skills that Ami serves up in this series is exactly what I need to stay motivated with my music goals. Ami had touched on this subject a bit in another class so I hesitated to join this one thinking there wouldn't be more information to help me along my journey. I was so wrong. I'm truly thankful that I signed up and look forward to seeing what these tools are going to bring to my musical journey. The best way to describe this class is it showed me tools I never dreamed I needed. Gift this class to yourself. You will not be disappointed. Cheers!....and happy musical journey to you !!!
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Gillian B. on August 28, 2022
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
It was more a private lesson for Melisha, so much so that I opted out and watched on video. Ami seems to be a good teacher and endlessly patient but as far as it being a group lesson, well no it was definitely not that. These comments will become clear if you watch the video recordings. I really feel I am due a refund.
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Verified Student on August 28, 2022
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
Not a group feeling, just a one on one and me as a spectator.
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Verified Student on August 28, 2022
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
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Verified Student on August 28, 2022
Class: Native American Style Flute Improvisation Formula
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Verified Student on June 16, 2022
Class: Intro to Native American Flute
Very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Confirmed some things I had been thinking about re another class I took on the Native American flute from another instructor. Easy pace. Good overview.
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Verified Student on May 31, 2022
Class: Learn to Read and Write Nakai Tablature for the Native American Style Flute
Excellent class which helped solidify the foundation to playing the flute and enjoying it more.
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Gil W. on April 25, 2022
Class: Native American Style Flute Improvisation Formula
Very good. Ami covered the topic in a clear, organized manner. It gave me a lot to work on the next few weeks and I'll probably use the method the rest of my life.
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Cathie D. on April 24, 2022
Class: Native American Style Flute Improvisation Formula
Amazing! I have an overflowing toolbox going forward! Amy has perfected the art of the step by step progression of mastering the Native American style flute. We are so blessed to have her! Can't wait for the next session ! Thankyou !!!
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Cathie D. on March 27, 2022
Class: Tools to Accelerate Your Progress on the Native American Style Flute
This course with Ami gave us, not only a toolbox for organizing our music practice, but a complete and clear method to achieve our individual goals. This course left me feeling empowered and excited to move forward. Ami has amazing teaching skills. Every part of her plan builds on the previous one. I look forward to continuing with her structured plan. It's exciting to know you are in such capable hands. Cheers & gratitude to Ami !!!
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Christine G. on March 16, 2022
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
So happy that I took Amy's beginners NAF class. The first lesson made it worth my while and the rest were gravy. I successfully close the finger holes and no longer squeak or whistle my way when playing. Signed up for intermediate lessons. Thanks, Amy for your kind and thorough approach.
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Gail H. on March 5, 2022
Class: Musician's Heart Journey
This course was more than I expected. I don't consider myself to be that musical, but having picked up the Native American Flute in my 50s and found Ami as my instructor, I was curious about this other course she offered. The insightful part for me was that Ami combines her musical expertise and her experience and training in guided journaling to help uncover some things that can keep us from a full expression of our musical selves. An ah-ha for me came when I realized an early memory of my own was playing the piano by ear as a kid. It was fun for me and I was uninhibited…until an older neighbor boy made a comment to my parents that I was "entertaining the neighborhood." Our piano lived in the garage, my own little amphitheater. Once I realized that, my shy introverted self all but stopped playing. I'd never have thought of that as a possible influence when I picked up a flute 40 years later, enchanted by its soulful tones and connection to my home in the Southwest. But then I couldn't look past a pattern I'd missed, realizing that I was only practicing my flute in those stolen moments when even my very supportive husband wasn't home. You may not find me perched atop the Boynton canyon "entertaining the neighborhood" with my flute, but in bringing that old imprint into the light, I feel free of it should i choose to. All of that from just one of these lessons in this program. Come in with an open mind and heart and see what unfolds for you. Wherever you are on your journey and whatever role music may have in your life, I bet you'll walk away with a deeper understanding and greater appreciation for the layers of richness it adds to your world.
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Debbie . on February 23, 2022
Class: Musician's Heart Journey
Ami is an amazing Native American flute player and teacher. She really draws you into the program and goes deep into the learning. I love having classes with her I started with her in 2014 And I am fortunate to be training with her again.
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Cathie D. on February 23, 2022
Class: Musician's Heart Journey
LOVED this class. Ami has orgnized things so there is not a moment wasted. I now have new skills for journaling that are going to change everything for me. I am really looking forward to learning the last piece of this program and then to move forward with what I'm sure will be amazing tools to work with.
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Verified Student on February 19, 2022
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
Excellent
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jerry on February 18, 2022
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
great start
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Jerry R. on January 31, 2022
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
Great, gave me a huge amount of self confidence. Looking forward to learn as much as possible. Thank you
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Joyce K. on January 15, 2022
Class: Introductory Course: Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute
I understand so much more then I never imagined. Much of my confusion is clearing, just have to practice, practice, practice...put the miles on to hear the sweetness that is possible.
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Ami Sarasvati
Native American Style Flute Teacher *2020-2023* Teacher of the Year for Native American Style Flute* About the Native American Style Flute Instruction If you have ever wanted to learn an instrument but never found the time… If you have owned a Native American style flute but haven’t played it yet… If you think that you are not musical and have no musical ability… You are in for
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