Making the Time!!!

Making the Time!!!

The new school year is just around the corner which means making time for practice can be a bit challenging but is key to progressing in your lessons.  Whether it’s homework, sports, band, theater, MMA, or just work and family, carving out time for your lessons is important.  Everyone’s schedule is different but there is time, so find it. 

Figure out which day and time will work best.  It could be the same day as your lesson.  When I was taking lessons, I found that practicing before and after my lessons always helped me have a much better lesson.  Also, your lesson doesn’t count as practicing for the day.  

I tell my students to practice 4 – 5 days a week for 15-20 minutes a day if you’re a beginner and 30 minutes and up if you’ve been in lessons longer or you’re older.  Make it consistent.  Practicing is your homework so if you miss a day then you need to make it up. That might mean practicing on a day that you don’t normally practice, or waking up a little early to squeeze in a quick session.  I had one student that started to practice in the morning before she went to school and it really helped with her progress.  

I try to tell my students and parents if I was grading you for how much you practice it would look something like this.

A = 5 days of practice 

B = 4 days of practice 

C = 3 days of practice 

F = 2 days or fewer

Lastly, however many days that you do practice, make sure that it’s quality time.  Don’t just play through stuff you already know.  Also, make sure you don’t have any distractions around such as electronic devices or noise from the house such as a tv being on, siblings, or pets.  Try to find a quiet place to concentrate and focus on what you’re doing.  Make every minute count.  

Jacob Vallejo, B.M.E., Guitar Instructor

Jesusa Pons-Garner

I’ve had both my children attend lessons at this location. The staff is absolutely wonderful. Mrs. Amber is an incredible piano instructor!

Jesusa Pons-Garner / parent
Jennifer Ortega

San Antonio Music Academy is very well organized. My daughter's piano teacher is wonderful! She's been taking lessons for 5 months and looks forward to each lesson. I really enjoy the recitals at the LOL Comedy Club.

Jennifer Ortega / parent
Esmeralda Saavedra

My daughter has been registered here since she was 7. Each instructor she’s had has been very friendly and great to work with. Currently she has lessons with Ms Maria and we are so grateful for her and the entire SAMA staff. I can’t recommend enough.

Esmeralda Saavedra / parent
Elio Maldonado Jr.

Jacob was an excellent guitar instructor. He was patient and prepared. I definitely recommend him to any person wanting to learn guitar.

Elio Maldonado Jr. / parent
Crystal Reyes

We absolutely  San Antonio Music Academy!!! All 3 of my children take lessons and they love it. My daughter Taylor has really improved her vocal abilities with the help of a wonderful vocal teacher.

Crystal Reyes / parent
Steve Dell

San Antonio Music Academy is awesome, my son loves the guitar lessons and is super excited to attend every week! He started with zero experience and progressed surprisingly fast. Randy is an amazingly talented guitarist/teacher. He is very patient, yet knows how to push students to the next level. Highly recommend all the instructors, the staff is great!

Steve Dell / parent
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