12 STEPS FOR A GOOD PRACTICE

 

    •    Seek Out Private Instruction

 

    •    Write out a practice schedule. Practice fundamentals of your instrument.

 

    •    Set goals to chart your development.

 

    •    Concentrate when practicing. If you can't concentrate, stop and come back later.

 

    •    Relax; Practice slowly. Play it a slow tempo, then increase the tempo each day.

 

    •    Practice the hard things longer.

 

    •    Play everything with expression. Always invest yourself; participate. Don't be a cynic.

 

    •    Don't be too hard on yourself. If you make a mistake, it's not the end of the world.

         learn from your  mistakes. Develop your sound; . Listen to good players

 

    •    Don't show off; always play music. Those who play for applause, that's all they get.

 

    •    Think for yourself. Methods are just a way to do things. You may think of better ways.

 

    •    Be optimistic. Stay positive. Things will get better.

 

    •    Look for connections to other things. No matter what you're doing, everything is connected.