<p>Some of the past discussions:</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/272454-practice-hours.html?highlight=practice[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/272454-practice-hours.html?highlight=practice</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/446958-how-many-hours-do-you-practice.html?highlight=practice[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/446958-how-many-hours-do-you-practice.html?highlight=practice</a>
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/706957-excellent-if-somewhat-obvious-article-practice-habits.html?highlight=practice[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/706957-excellent-if-somewhat-obvious-article-practice-habits.html?highlight=practice</a></p>
<p>It’s really going to vary by instrument and discipline. It’s going to vary by degree type, and just how “heavy” the non music courseload is. The rigors of the academics of institutions like Rice, Northwestern, and that ilk may mean more academic/study time in any given semester, or just how well a student handles a specific subject or class. </p>
<p>Even the conservatories have some “academics”, and there are those that will struggle with what may seem “light” to others.</p>
<p>It’s a balancing act of being organized, give and take, knowing when and how to vary the the individual needs of personal practice, rehearsal time, academic needs and down time. And this typically varies between and often within a specific semester.</p>
<p>And college kids don’t sleep unless they are home. That’s why a lot of the music buildings are open 24/7. ;)</p>