Find a quiet place to practice and try to use the same place
everyday.
Always tune before practicing. Playing an out of tune
instrument is detrimental to the progress of your ear training.
Practice at the same time every day. Your mind and body will
become accustomed to practicing at a set time. This will make it easier for
you to become focused.
Try not to have distractions, other family members, radio, or
TV, etc. This is your time alone with your instrument.
Don’t allow yourself to practice when overly hungry or
tired. Drinking a glass of juice just before your session is a good way of
sustaining your energy and concentration.
When you’ve mastered some problem or accomplished something
in your music, show it off to the people you care about.
Good posture and breathing is not only necessary for singing
but is an essential ingredient in playing your instrument well.
If at some point in your practice you start to feel
frustrated, Stop, take 3 deep breaths in through your nose and slowly out
through your mouth. You may also want to close your eyes while doing this
exercise for deeper relaxation.
Playing with others as soon as possible will help to develop
your ear and timing.
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