The Art of PRACTICE ( part 1 )

One of the question that gets asked most in music lessons is, "how do I get my son or daughter to practice more?" After 25 years of teaching guitar I am convinced that there is no ready or set answer to the question. In one sense, there is no art or skill to getting into the doing of practising of guitar, rather, there is an art to practising once things are in motion.

The one universal principle in practice that can work for everyone is to have "scheduled practice" times, just like you would have in sports, dance or drama. Start off with 3 - 4 scheduled guitar practices per week and it will get easier and more enjoyable once it's routine and you see the benefits of your consistent work.

To add to the practice tip above, here's a quote I like from the legendary and successful football coach Vince Lombardi.

"Practice does not make perfect. Only perfect practice makes perfect"

...with patience

...and persistence