Month 1–3: Daily disciplined practice 45–60 minutes; master fundamentals in Primer/Level 1; focus on scales, sight-reading, rhythm. Month 4–6: Advance to Level 2; increase technical drills, memorize pieces, weekly performance. Month 7–9: Level 3 repertoire; nightly technique, dynamics, phrasing; monthly recitals and recordings for critique. Month 10–12: Consolidate Level 3–4, polish concerto or long piece; practice marathon days, refine expression, audition prep. Schedule: 6 days/week practice with one rest day; teacher lessons weekly; monthly goal tests; quarterly public performance. No excuses: quality practice, metronome, slow flawless repetition until perfect. I expect rigor, progress reports, and zero sloppy, distracted practice sessions.