A. BEFORE YOU START PRACTICING Physical warm-ups Your practice area The Necessities Musical warm-ups	B. HOW THE BRAIN LEARNS Neural pathways The learning/attention span curve Rewards Being positive in self assessment. Point of view	C. MAXIMIZING PRACTICE SESSIONS Always practice with a metronome. Practice in front of a mirror Keep a journal
D. ENDING PRACTICE SESSIONS Assess your practice session Decide what needs to be accomplished at next session Stretches Wind down Reward yourself Relax	E. STAYING HEALTHY The importance of nutrition Good spinal alignment Musicians' Health Conditions Bibliography to Studies about Musicians'Health Issues	F. RELATED LINKS