"How long should I practice at home?" The question caught me off guard; it probably shouldn't have. New musicians ask questions every day: what they should practice, how to play a specific pitch, and even how to hold their instrument properly. This question was different. He wanted to know how much time I wanted him to spend with his violin. I took a moment to think of the best response to give him, but my mind was spinning. When did practice become about duration rather than
