String students grappling with confidence issues in their playing is not uncommon. When a student struggles with a passage in a piece, it can significantly impact their confidence. In this session, we will look at two practical and effective practice strategies aimed at bolstering students' confidence in their playing. First, we will go through how to practice various musical passages using different rhythms, groupings, and metronome exercises accurately and effectively. While students are taught to incorporate rhythms, groupings, and metronome work into their practice routines, confidence can still elude them when they are not practicing rhythms, groupings, and using the metronome correctly. Second, we will address the importance of practicing performance, guiding students through exercises to build confidence when playing in front of others. By teaching students to refine their practice strategies to closely mirror performance conditions, we can instill confidence in their playing abilities, ensuring confidence on stage as well. As students practice with the effective practice strategies covered in this session, they will experience an increased confidence in their playing!