Nicole Peters—a senior who’s pursuing a bachelor’s degree in flute performance as well as a certificate in music entrepreneurship with a minor in business—shares what constitutes effective practice. “It's important for musicians to be open to numerous tactics to find the best one for them and to be open to a new strategy even if you feel confident in your own system,” she says. “A change of pace always helps with engagement while practicing.” That said, a few rules for achieving effective practice remain constant … What are they?