🎹 Join the February Practice Streak Challenge!
Celebrate Black History Month + Build a Daily Practice Habit
This February, you’re invited to join a simple, motivating practice challenge designed to help students show up at the piano every day — while discovering inspiring Black musicians, composers, and artists along the way.
Each day features a short artist spotlight paired with a quick practice focus, making practice both meaningful and manageable.
Let’s build consistency, curiosity, and confidence — one day at a time.
What’s Included in the Calendar
✔️ 28 Black musicians, composers, and artists across classical, jazz, gospel, pop, and more
✔️ Short, student-friendly artist background blurbs
✔️ A daily practice focus or idea
✔️ Space to check off each day
✔️ Encouragement toward creativity, listening, and exploration
This calendar works for all ages and levels — beginners through advanced.
How the February Practice Streak Works
Visit this page every day to open a new Day on the calendar OR Download the February Practice Calendar and scan the QR code.
Practice each day and make sure to use the practice strategy of the day.
Track your practice using your favorite practice app or download the calendar and check off the day when you finish.
Celebrate progress every week and pose with a sign or earn a certificate on February 7, 14, 21 and 28.
Share Your Streak on Instagram or Facebook
We’d love to cheer you on and share your progress!
Post a photo or short video and include:
#FebruaryPracticeStreak
Tag: @LeilaViss (or your studio handle)
Optional caption idea:
Day ___ of the #FebruaryPracticeStreak 🎹
Practiced today and feeling proud!
You can also share in Stories using:
Day ___ ✔️ #FebruaryPracticeStreak
Why a Practice Streak?
Daily practice helps students:
Develop a strong practice
Provide fresh strategies for more focused practice.
Makes practice become part of a daily reoutine
Make progress and stick with lessons
Celebrate Black History Month Through Music
Throughout the month, students will meet composers and artists who shaped music history and continue to influence music today. These spotlights invite curiosity, listening, and appreciation — helping students see that music comes from many voices and stories.
Ready to Get Started?
Download the February Practice Calendar below and begin your streak today!
👉 [Download the February Practice Calendar]
Share this QR code so others can access the calendar, too.
Share: Invite your friends or music students to scan the QR code above. Or download and print the PDF with the same QR code to share with others.
Just for Fun: Check out the Memory Game below. The answers will become clearer later in the month when you’ve opened most of the calendar doors.
Sheet Music Plug: I adore putting a fresh twist on holiday music. If you are a pianist or piano teacher and need arrangements to suit the season, please take a look HERE.
Cherish each day as you anticipate His birth.