Hi blackcat-

You say she doesn't have any problem practicing piano. It sounds like she's stuck on something and doesn't know how to get unstuck…. or as you suggested she has just run out of steam and can't get herself focused any further. Maybe ask her to practice three days a week, instead of piano (so maybe four days piano, three days cello, with one day over the weekend where she practices both in one day?

Have you talked to the orchestra teacher about her performance in the orchestra? Does the teacher have any thoughts about why she might be struggling with practicing?

oh, and don't forget to tell her this joke:

What's the difference between a violin and a cello?
A cello burns longer wink

Last edited by LAF; 01/24/16 05:06 PM.