How To Keep Up The Playing Over The Summer
The summer holidays are a great chance to slow down, recharge and enjoy a well-earned break. They're also the perfect opportunity to keep making progress on your instrument.
One of the biggest reasons students make such good progress at Good Vibes is consistency. A few weeks away from playing doesn't mean you'll forget everything you've learnt, but keeping your instrument in your routine over the summer will make coming back in September much easier.
The best part? You don't need to play for hours every day.
Just a few short sessions each week can help you keep developing your musical skills and move closer to your next goal.
GVMA student playing the drums
Keep Your Progress Moving
Every lesson builds on the last.
When students continue playing over the holidays, they return in September ready to move straight onto new songs, techniques and challenges, rather than spending the first few weeks reminding themselves of what they already knew.
Whether you're learning guitar, drums, piano, vocals or another instrument, consistent playing is the quickest way to continue making progress.
Work Towards Your Next Star Level
Our Star Levels are at the heart of the Good Vibes Learning Pathway.
Designed exclusively for our students, they provide a clear and structured route from complete beginner through to Trinity Rock & Pop Initial Grade, giving every student achievable milestones to work towards.
Summer is the perfect opportunity to work on your next Star Level.
Whether you're aiming for One Star or getting ready for Gold, every time you pick up your instrument you're developing the musical skills that will take you to the next stage of your learning.
By the time lessons return in September, you'll already be one step ahead.
Play Music You Enjoy
Not every playing session needs to be about learning something new.
Summer is a great time to revisit your favourite songs, play along to your favourite artists or even challenge yourself to learn something you've always wanted to play.
At Good Vibes, we believe students make the fastest progress when they're playing music they genuinely enjoy.
After all, the more you want to pick up your instrument, the more you'll play.
Take Your Playing Further This Summer
If you have school lessons with Good Vibes, the summer holidays are also a brilliant opportunity to spend some extra time with your teacher.
We're offering additional lessons at our Newbury studios throughout the holidays, giving school lesson students the opportunity to continue progressing while school is out.
Extra lessons are ideal if you'd like to:
Work towards your next Star Level
Learn some new repertoire
Prepare for a Trinity Rock & Pop exam
Improve your musicality
Keep your progress moving over the summer
Whether you book a single lesson or a few sessions across the holidays, it's a great way to make the most of the extra time available.
Keep Making Music
Our Summer Band Course sold out this year, which shows just how many students want to keep making music during the holidays.
Playing with others is one of the best ways to develop musicality, timing and creativity, and it's a huge part of the Good Vibes approach.
Even if you weren't able to join the course this year, summer is still a great opportunity to keep playing, keep learning and keep enjoying music.
Start September Ready for What's Next
Every time you play your instrument, you're investing in your musical journey.
A little playing over the summer means you'll return to lessons ready for new songs, new challenges and the next stage of the Good Vibes Learning Pathway.
So keep your instrument nearby, play the music you love and enjoy making music throughout the holidays.
Your future self will thank you for it.