Hi everyone, do you ever quietly watch how your students practice? I have been teaching this 9 year old girl, she's reaching grade 1 soon, but somehow, I feel she is not practicing effectively i.e. mistakes repeated, starting from beginning after slips, rushing etc.. She tells me she does practice daily. Progress has been quite slow (same piece for weeks), so I am wondering if I should 'sit in' a few practice sessions, and just watch and guide her. I keep telling her that its not quantity of practice but quality! i.e. correct notes, rhythm and dynamics etc.. and I give her 1 - 2 goals to focus. I just feel that it will take alot of lesson time i.e. watching her practice! Is this recommended?