Will Baker

Prepping for Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana with
Swipe ➡️ to hear my last rep of this session, at 88% of my goal tempo, which is a stretch for me today. Following the strategy below will help me be prepared for our first rehearsal on October 21st. Can’t wait!

Goal tempo - 140bpm
Today I start at 80% of my goal tempo (112bpm) for 3 reps
Then add 4% (6bpm) for 2 reps, and 4% more for 2 reps.

Work flow:
Metronome on. Sing through once to get in the groove of the music.

Record first rep in
Listen back at half tempo
pick 1 thing to focus on for next rep
Sing the adjustment
Record 2nd rep and repeat the process
Increase tempos as prescribed above
Make note of anything that needs extra attention

Next session (2-3 days later) I’ll start at 85% tempo

This practice strategy stacks multiple lessons I’ve learned from and his about practicing.