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Celebrate Black History Month + Build a Daily Practice Habit

This February, you’re invited to join a simple, motivating practice challenge designed to help you or your students show up at the piano every day — while discovering inspiring Black musicians, composers, and artists along the way.

Open up the Door each Day and Find

• short artist spotlight

• video featuring the artist

• practice strategy

This calendar works for all ages and levels — beginners through advanced. Even if you aren’t studying an instrument right now, you’ll enjoy the collection of hand-picked videos!

How the February Practice Streak Works

1. Bookmark this page on your device and visit it every day to open a new Day on the calendar

2. OR Download the February Practice Calendar (see the button below) and scan the QR code.

3. Practice each day and make sure to use the practice strategy of the day.

4. Track your practice using your favorite practice app like Practice Space, or download the calendar and check off the day when you finish.

5. Celebrate progress every week and pose with a sign or earn a certificate on February 7, 14, 21, and 28. (See buttons below.)

Why a Practice Streak?

This streak will encourage musicians to

• Make practice a habit

• Make this practice habit part of a daily routine

• Learn to use strategies and witness how they make a difference in progress

• Make progress and stick with lessons.

Celebrate Black History Month Through Music

Throughout the month, practicers will meet composers and artists who shaped music history and continue to influence music today. These spotlights invite curiosity, listening, and appreciation — helping practicers to see that music comes from many voices and stories.

Spread the Word

Make this a studio-wide event and dream up an incentive for those who complete the streak. I’m encouraging parents to design with their practicers a special treat when the streak is completed.
If you know someone who could use some guided practice, make sure to share the link to this page or invite them to scan the QR code.

Share Your Streak on Instagram or Facebook

Let’s cheer each other on, so make sure to share your progress!

Post a photo or short video and include:

• Hashtag: #FebruaryPracticeStreak
  Tag: @LeilaViss

• Optional caption idea:
  Day ___ of the #FebruaryPracticeStreak 🎹
  Practiced today and feeling proud!

• You can also share in Stories using:
  Day ___ ✔️ #FebruaryPracticeStreak

Ready to Get Started?

Download the February Practice Calendar below and begin your streak on February 1, 2026!

Door #1 Opens February 1, 2026