Vivid Practice

Vivid Practice Teacher Tip - Check in with the zero-minuters

Vivid Practice Teacher Tip - Recital Room group chat

Vivid Practice Teacher Tip - Notes for forgetful families

Vivid Practice Teacher Tip - Repetition stickers

Vivid Practice Teacher Tip - Block sections with sticky notes

Nicola shares a clever Vivid Practice hack: using saved “book lists” to let students choose their own pieces. Learn how this simple strategy encourages independent listening, sparks student interest, and saves teachers time.

Vivid Practice Teacher Tip - Encouraging recordings

Vivid Practice Teacher Tip - Student practice history view

Nicola shares how she combines digital practice tools with old-school Post-It notes to keep students on track. Learn how a simple note on the score can reinforce assignments, support independent practice, and act as a fail-safe when tech isn’t an option.

Vivid Practice Teacher Tip - Printing assignments

Struggling with students who always start at the beginning of a piece? Nicola shares a fun “At Sixes and Sevens” dice game to mix up practice starting points, keep things playful, and help students engage with their music in new ways.

In this episode, Nicola shows how to simplify Vivid Practice for your students by customizing practice types. Learn how to set up profiles so beginners can start with just one mode, skip unnecessary options, and jump straight into focused practice. Perfect for tailoring practice to each student’s needs!

Endings matter most! In this episode, we dive into Back It Up practice, a method where students start with the last bar of a piece and gradually add more bars going backward. It’s a powerful way to strengthen endings, build confidence, and target the spots that often need the most attention.

Looking back can be just as powerful as looking forward. In this episode, we explore how students can use Vivid Practice to revisit completed assignments, replay videos, and access backing tracks. It’s a simple way to track progress, refresh forgotten pieces, and stay motivated on their musical journey.

Make practice playful with “secret surprise” assignments in Vivid Practice! In this episode, we share how occasional silly, unexpected tasks—like a secret password or fun mini rewards—encourage students to check their notes, follow their assignment list, and stay engaged. A little mystery goes a long way in keeping practice fun and intentional.

Video can transform practice, especially for students struggling with timing or hands-together coordination. In this episode, we explore how recording one hand at a time—with a hidden metronome—gives students a clear, accurate guide to play along with at home. From simple intros to in-lesson demos, discover how this method makes practice more effective, engaging, and confidence-building.