At 14 you will be relentless. Piano: 60 minutes daily: 10 min Hanon-Faber technique (parts 1–2), 20 min scales/arpeggios following Faber ACE patterns, 20 min repertoire from Faber Piano Adventures ACE, 10 min sight-reading and theory (use ACE curriculum links). Violin: 30 minutes daily: 5 min posture and bow hold, 10 min open strings & intonation drills, 10 min simple pieces from Jamie Chimchirian Book 1 with video lessons, 5 min rhythm and ear training. Weekly: two 90-minute focused sessions (one per instrument) with metronome and recording; one mock performance. Monthly: apply for recitals. Enrichment: three 20-minute weekly sessions—TeachRock lessons, Musical Ratios study, Raven Lite listening and notation of bird songs to develop aural skills. Goals: short-term (4 weeks): clean two piano pieces and first three violin exercises; medium-term (3 months): two polished piano pieces and one violin piece for recital; long-term (12 months): graded exam/prep. Accountability: log practice, video weekly to teacher, correct mistakes immediate, no slacking. Record every practice for self-critique; correct errors until flawless. Parents: enforce the schedule, remove screens during practice, and demand focused attention. Celebrate progress in small, earned rewards; never skip fundamentals. Start today. No excuses.