Start off by reading and/or singing your music (without the instrument) to help internalise it.

Practise away from the instrument and study the music by itself.

Look for the patterns/form in the music and colour-code parts that are the same with markers.

Practise it in sections. Don't try to do it all at once.

Practise one phrase/section 5 times in a row and then try to play it without the music.

Do some of the sections spell a word? ie: b-a-g-g-a-g-e Try to see the patterns!!

Can you make a section/phrase spell something to help you remember? ie: Bears Always Eat Fish Every Friday

Make a copy of your music and cut it up into sections. Number or letter the sections and have someone call out the section and you have to start the piece from that section

Finger practise without playing your instrument

Take it slow!

Reinforce 100% accuracy...don't allow yourself to make mistakes; your brain will remember them!

Use your metronome

Play for family and friends the weeks and days before a recital or performance.

Play for others as often as possible

Play with and without the music

Tape record yourself and play it back to give and get feedback

Don't forget to breath!

Stay relaxed (easier said than done!)

Don't Panic

Enjoy!!!!