Fantabulous Music Practice!^®

Plananizer^® Success System 

"No going back! I've tried other systems before, but couldn't really keep track of my music goals. Now—with my Fantabulous Music Practice! Plananizer Success System—I keep track of what I want to achieve and follow through with ease, attaining my goals with faster results...and...I'm a better musician!"

Lauren Brockman, 11th grade flutist

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"What an exciting program! I really enjoyed it! The pace and tone motivate me to keep trying, and even if I'm not always disciplined enough to use the Plananizer [Pilot] every day, I don't feel bad, because there are ways to be flexible with it—such as practicing certain things on certain days and using the Fantabulator to work on one specific thing a couple of times a week.

"I like that it gives me the chance to self-direct, with tips for listening and improving things I might not have thought of. The lessons in this program remind me that making music is more than playing all the right notes.

"More than anything, it's the attitude and energy—it makes me want to work. It's not like I'm reading a book—it's little blurbs presented in quick bites that get me pumped up, and then as soon as I'm ready to GO, the reading is done and I can GO GO GO!"

Kristi Bridges, adult guitar student

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"Debra Youngblood’s user-friendly book, Fantabulous Music Practice! Plananizer Success Manual provides an excellent resource for individuals committed to artistic excellence. As discussed in the book, real progress happens in the practice room. Research has shown that there are many ways to practice, many of which are ineffective. In order to succeed, students need to practice thoughtfully, rather than merely putting in the time. Throughout the book, Youngblood provides useful charts and guides to help guide students identify strategies to overcome typical obstacles encountered in practice. I would recommend this book to musicians at all stages of development. I wish I had had this book during my doctoral studies in piano performance. I have no doubt I would have achieved my goals much faster with less frustration."

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"I often have to give my college students advice on how to structure their practice time for success in performance. I wish all of them could have the benefit of the FMP! Plananizer program to develop good habits before we see them in college! This book is full of positive, helpful suggestions which will improve practice time habits, and therefore will improve the results of practice time for anyone, child to college age and beyond."