As a seasoned violinist and private violin teacher, I know how much it takes to master a song. It takes hours of consistent and dedicated practice to master a song, and the higher the level and more complicated the piece it can take hundreds and sometimes thousands of hours of dedicated practice over a period of time to master a song. Also, let's not forget the importance of consistent practice with scales and etudes. Dedicated practice of scales and etudes at the appropriate level builds good technique and is important to develop and maintain skill.
I was curious what information a quick google search would provide on the subject and the following is what I found out. It aligns with what I understand to be true from my experience as a violinist.
Below is a chart of the typical amount of hours it takes to master a song broken down by level. And a suggested amount of daily practice. This is critical for students wanting to reach a high level of playing and participate in programs such as Certificate of Merit.
Level | Hours to Master | Consistent Daily Practice Suggested |
Beginning | 10-20 hours | 20 minutes of daily practice |
Level 1 | 10-20 | 30 minutes of daily practice |
Level 2 | 20-50 | 30 minutes of daily practice |
Level 3 | 20-50 | 30 minutes of daily practice |
Level 4 | 50-100 | 45 minutes of daily practice |
Level 5 | 50-100 | 45 minutes of daily practice |
Level 6 | 50-100 | 45 minutes of daily practice |
Level 7 | Several hundred (sometimes thousands) | 1-3 hours of daily practice |
Level 8 | Several hundred (sometimes thousands) | 1-3 hours of daily practice |
Level 9 | Several hundred (sometimes thousands) | 1-3 hours of daily practice |
Level 10 | Several hundred (sometimes thousands) | 1-3 hours of daily practice |
I hope that you find this information interesting. To master any skill takes dedication and practice.
Happy Practicing,
Ms. Jill
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