Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Setting up your space

      FREE PREVIEW

    3. A checklist you can follow

    4. Practice Room Checklist

    5. Module 1 Quiz

    1. Never play anything wrong

    2. Repetition itself does not solve problems

    3. Practice makes permanent

    4. Test Sheet: Technique Practice Checklist

    5. Module 2 Quiz

    1. How to plan & record progress

    2. Why is warm-up crucial?

    3. Build an efficient session

    4. Accountability

    5. Practice Journal Example

    6. Module 3 Quiz

    1. Workout like elite athletes

    2. Switch things up & break down pieces

    3. How to listen to yourself

    4. Module 4 Quiz

    1. Bake a cake!

    2. Build strong foundations

    3. What to incorporate

    4. Module 5 Quiz

    1. Research

    2. How to listen actively & critically

    3. Importance of generating awareness

    4. Module 6 Quiz

About this course

  • $49.00
  • 45 lessons
  • Asynchronous
  • All Instruments & Voice
  • Age 12+

More than just a course!

Apply these practice hacks to your playing immediately and watch how far they take you.

  • Build an effective practice routine that supports your musical goals.

  • Boost your confidence, commitment, and accountability.

  • Watch your playing improve rapidly with fewer practice hours!

You will be introduced to these practice tools:

Available for download within the course.

  • Practice Checklist

  • Testing Sheet

  • Practice Journal

Take control of your practice routine.

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Meet your instructor!

Christie Reside

VSO Principal Flute

Christie Reside has been the Principal Flute of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra since 2004. Originally from Calgary, Alberta, Ms. Reside earned her Bachelor of Music degree from McGill University as a student of Timothy Hutchins, during which time she won the position of Second Flute with the VSO at the age of 19.

Ms. Reside is a passionate chamber musician, and has been invited to participate in several international chamber music festivals, including the Spoleto Music Festival in Italy, the Bellingham Music Festival, and the Mountain View International Festival of Song and Chamber Music. She has collaborated with artists such as Rudolf Jansen, Patrick Gallois, Jonathan Crow, and Yegor Dyachkov. She frequently performs as a soloist and has appeared as such with the symphony orchestras of Montreal, Quebec City, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, and Victoria, among others.

Christie Reside is a proud member of the award-winning Standing Wave Ensemble, a new music group dedicated to commissioning and performing works by Canadian and international composers based in Vancouver.

Ms. Reside frequently performs as guest Principal Flute with orchestras around the world. She has previously held the position of Principal Flute of the Seattle Symphony, and has also performed as Principal Flute with both the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra. In the fall of 2019 she joined the Montreal Symphony Orchestra for their tour of the Americas.

Currently, Ms. Reside is an Adjunct Professor at the University of British Columbia as well as being on faculty at the VSO School of Music.

Maximize Your Practice, Minimize Your Time

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FAQ

  • Do I need an instrument to take this course?

    No. You can take this course without an instrument at hand.

  • I already know how to practice. Why should I take this course?

    In this course, professional orchestral musician Christie Reside introduces you to a number of tips, hacks, and approaches to practice that will help make your practice routine even more efficient. The course also comes with a downloadable checklist, practice journal sample page, and testing sheet you can use in your own practice.

  • I don't aim to be a professional musician. Is this course useful to me?

    Yes! Whether you are a hobbyist or a (future) professional, this course introduces key methods for efficient practice. When our daily lives keep us busy, these tips on how you can take control of your practice will allow you to maximize your time, and achieve your personal or professional goals faster!

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