Episode 5: You CAN Balance Academics and Music in High School

You know the struggle of balancing music classes with academics in school, and not having the time to practice? That was me in 9th grade, grappling with an overbooked schedule, I hardly practiced. Flash forward to 12th grade where everything had changed. Through three key steps I took, I had a better balance in my schedule, allowing me enough time to practice.

I’ll share three strategies I developed to manage my commitments, align my class choices, and carve out substantial time for practice.

In this episode, we dive into:

[1:53] Understanding your priorities

[3:26] Picking classes accordingly

[8:31] Giving yourself grace

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