Beginners' musical instrument practice at home A survey of music-school teachers

The day-to-day instrumental work of the students of conservatories and music schools seems to be an essential condition for a fulfilling and quality musical practice. This survey, addressed to conservatory and music teachers, attempts to understand how this instrumental practice is organized at home by students and families. It deals with student autonomy, personal time and workload, the management of oral instructions, the use of written materials, the methods used to help students in difficulty as well as the role of reprimand and self-assessment during the instrumental lesson. On the teachers' side, it points to a significant use of reprimand to deal with insufficient work situations and…