Most students like to be able to earn something for all their hard work of practicing and passing off pieces.  My incentive program for my students works like this:

Each student will be able to earn points in various ways, and after reaching 25 points, will be able to choose something from my piano store.  I keep an index card for each student and record their points earned on the card.

Instead of focusing on practice time, I plan on awarding points for passing off pieces.  One page passed off equals one point.  This way, students won't be trying to log in certain amounts of time, but hopefully trying to practice in a way that allows them to pass of their music.

I will also award points for extras such as:

• memorizing pieces
• writing in rhythms
• successfully learning a new music concept
• having an exemplary good attitude
• accomplishing a goal
• music theory

I hope this will help my students find more rewards in studying the piano than just showing up for lessons and practicing each week.