Rehearsal Planning

• Importance of setting specific goals for each rehearsal, focussing on specific sections or challenges within the chosen piece.
• Understanding and accepting the role of repetition in mastering technical aspects and getting comfortable with the piece.
• Awareness of the structure of a good rehearsal, involving allocating time for warm-ups, running through the piece, discussion, improvement, and cooling down.

Effective Rehearsal Techniques

• Acknowledging the benefits of slow and segmented practicing, allowing for a detailed look into each part before building up to the full tempo.
• Appreciation of reinforcing transitions between difficult sections to ensure a smooth performance.
• Recognition of the need to recreate actual performance conditions during rehearsals for a real gist of the final performance scenario.

Musicality and Expression

• Recognition of expressive techniques such as dynamics, articulation, and phrasing to bring out the emotional content of the piece.
• Familiarity with the importance of interpretation in conveying the intended message of the piece to the listener.
• Understanding of the connection between technical mastery and expressive freedom, allowing the performer to focus on musicality once the technical challenges are overcome.

Collaboration and Communication

• Ability to give and receive feedback constructively among group members to facilitate mutual growth.
• Importance of effective communication skills to convey musical ideas with other performers, specially in ensemble settings.
• Awareness of respecting others' perspectives and understanding the virtue of compromise in collaborative performances.

Monitoring Progress and Reflection

• Highlighting the use of recordings or videos to assess progress, evaluate performances, and identify areas for improvement.
• Reflection on learning and growth achieved after each rehearsal to keep track of progress.
• Awareness of the importance of regular self-assessment and setting new targets, facilitating continuous improvement.

Care and Maintenance

• Understanding that taking care of the instrument before and after rehearsals ensures optimal performance and longevity.
• Knowledge about the necessity of regular tuning to maintain accurate pitch.
• Importance to adapt to environmental changes, like humidity and temperature fluctuations, which can affect the instrument.

A Performance Mindset

• Familiarity with visualization techniques to help with memory and foster a confident performance attitude.
• Recognition of the importance of staying motivated and maintaining a positive mindset, even when faced with difficulties.
• Understanding of embracing mistakes as part of the learning process rather than a sign of failure.