Before you start lessons, you will want to set aside a specific area in your home which is reserved for music practice. Having a dedicated practice area helps your child (and you) focus more fully on your practice time, without other tasks and distractions pulling on your attention. The practice area should be relatively quiet and free from distraction from other family members.

The practice area need not be a dedicated room, although it may be. Ideally the area should include a chair for you, a solid-desk music stand (we recommend the Manhasset Voyager), and some pens and pencils. Eliminating cushy furniture from this area will help keep the focus on violin, but of course there will be lots of lively practice breaks! (Our students love the one-legged goose race!)