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Category Archives: Music Lessons
Quick Practice Tip – Get Constant Feedback
Make sure you’re getting constant feedback. Without it, you’re just going through the motions and are unlikely to improve. Shoot video. Use a metronome. Use a tuner. Have some way of recording your progress!
Quick Practice Tip – Just Start
Just get started, even with no practice plan and no idea what you’ll actually start with. Starting is always better than delaying.
Tough Stuff
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week:Tough Stuff What is “Tough Stuff”? In every song or piece you want to learn, there is inevitably one section that seems too high, too fast, or too hard. Sometimes there are many of … Continue reading
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Music You Love vs Music You Have to Learn
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week:Music You Love vs. Music You Have to Learn Inspiration and Play Being inspired by the music you are mastering is the ultimate motivational tool for practicing. Music you love will put the focus … Continue reading
Think Like Your Teacher
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week:Think Like Your Teacher You’re Alone When You Practice Imagine how great it would be to have your music teacher with you every time you practice – like a sports coach working with athletes. … Continue reading
5 Questions that Keep You Honest
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week:Staying Honest in the Practice Room Why Honesty Matters Practicing is about exploring what you can do with your music. Done correctly, it leads to feeling confident and in control when you perform so … Continue reading
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Know What NOT to Do
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week: Know What NOT to Do Stop Fumbling Through Your Practice Sessions This week, I’m changing my normal approach to practice tips. Instead of offering suggestions of what to do to make your … Continue reading
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Stop Learning Mistakes
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week: Stop Learning Mistakes Are You Learning Mistakes Every Day? Many musicians teach themselves mistakes at every practice session. They’re usually not even aware that these errors are happening. This habit of learning … Continue reading
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10 Ways to Stop Wasting Money on Music Lessons
Musicians waste huge amounts of money when they take lessons. I’m not saying music lessons are a waste of money. They’re not. Taking private lessons can turbocharge your musical progress. I’m not talking about paying too much per hour for … Continue reading
