Category Archives: Ten Minute Virtuoso

Here’s How I Quickly Set Up Practice Loops for Any Song

Posted on November 16, 2015 by David Motto

One of my Top Ten Practice Tips for making your practice time efficient and effective is to “Break It Down.” This means playing through very short sections of a song, looping each section, instead of going through the entire song … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Stop Wasting Money on Music Lessons

Posted on October 26, 2015 by David Motto

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 →

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10 Secrets and Shortcuts to Improve Your Skills

Posted on June 8, 2015 by David Motto

What’s your answer when someone asks you, “How can I get better as a musician?” I hope you don’t say, “Spend more time practicing.” Most people don’t know how to practice. So, if they spend more time practicing, it won’t … Continue reading →

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