Summer Break ≠ Music Break: Easy Ways to Stay in Tune
- Taylor Fends
- Jun 5
- 3 min read
Summer break is here! 🌴 School’s out, pool days are in, and alarm clocks are officially canceled… for a while. But before you toss your instrument into the back of the closet, let’s talk about why keeping music in your life during the summer is a smart move—and how you can do it in a way that actually feels fun.
🎯 Why Practice Over Summer?
1. You won’t lose what you’ve worked so hard to learn. Think of playing your instrument like working out. If you stop moving your muscles for months, it takes time to get back into shape. Even just a little bit of practice a few days a week helps your fingers stay fast, your tone stay smooth, and your rhythm stay sharp.
2. You’ll be ahead of the game next year. While others are just remembering where their mouthpiece goes, you’ll be breezing through warmups and nailing new music with confidence.
3. Music is a mood booster. Whether you’re jamming alone in your room or playing outside under the sun, music lifts your spirits. It’s a creative outlet that keeps your brain engaged (yes, even when you’re technically on a break).
🎉 How to Make Summer Practice Fun
Let’s be real—just saying “go practice” isn’t always enough. So here are some ways to make your summer music sessions feel more like play and less like homework:
✅ 1. Set Fun Goals
Make a list of songs you want to learn—movie themes, TikTok tunes, video game music, or even that solo your band director handed out last semester. Turn your progress into a game: how many can you learn by August?
✅ 2. Use Musician’s Addition Free Games
Music practice doesn’t always mean playing your instrument. At Musician’s Addition, there are FREE music games that change out each month. These are designed to sharpen your note-reading skills, rhythm, and more.
✅ 3. Join a Summer Music Challenge
Try a “15 Minutes a Day” Challenge. Set a timer, practice something new, and log your sessions in a fun way—stickers, calendars, or the notes app on your phone.
Even better? Musician’s Addition has free downloadable practice logs and summer goal sheets so you can track your progress like a pro.
✅ 4. Practice Somewhere New
Take your instrument outside (weather permitting). Play in the park, on the porch, or even in the garage. A change of scenery can totally recharge your motivation.
✅ 5. Make Videos or Play for Family
Record your progress and see how much you improve by the end of summer—or surprise your family with a mini concert. You’ll be surprised how fun and rewarding it feels to share your music.
🎓 Extra Resources from Musician’s Addition
Here’s how Musician’s Addition can help make your summer shine:
🎮 Monthly Music Games: Free, fun, and skill-boosting
📘 Practice Books & Tools: From beginner to advanced
🎥 Play-Along Videos: Practice with a teacher on YouTube
📥 Free Printables: Practice logs, goal trackers, and mini challenges
📲 Follow along on Instagram or YouTube to stay motivated all summer long!
☀️ Final Note
Summer break doesn’t mean pressing pause on your musical journey—it’s actually the perfect time to explore, grow, and fall in love with your instrument all over again. So carve out a few minutes a day, grab some fun resources, and make your music part of your summer story.
🎷🎹🎺🎻 Let’s keep the music going!
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