he 10-Week Practice Pla

aymond Mase, longtime Brass Chair at Juilliard, created The 10-Week Practice Plan to combat a widespread issue he observed in his students: disorganized, unbalanced practice routines, particularly during the summer months when formal guidance was limited. Students often returned having reinforced strengths while neglecting weaknesses. To address this, Mase devised a clear, three-part practice structure aimed at promoting well-rounded, efficient development: Maintenance, Specific Technical Practice, and Musical Application. This interactive book is the result of decades of teaching experience and reflects Mase’s enduring commitment to focused, consistent practice habits