Hi all,
Just a quick note to share my philosophy on practice routines. Instrument lessons equip the student with the necessary guidance and information to progressively learn, but this must be backed up with a regular practice routine. I firmly believe that you really start learning away from lessons, therefore a good practice regime will make all the difference in the long run. I would recommend short and regular practice sessions. 15-20 minutes a day will be much more worthwhile than 2 hours once a week. You will progress much more quickly and ultimately achieve more from your lessons. Remember, practice makes perfect and you get out what you put in!