If you’re trying to learn any instrument, you’ll need some time to set aside to practice. Playing music and becoming a musician (of any sort of standard) is not just about absorbing information or how much you “know” about music. You have to build actual muscle memory, and train your hands, arms, feet, (whatever your instrument is) to OBEY what you “know” in your brain. The only way to do this is to put in the time and practice.
So, practically speaking, the first thing you should do is set aside some time specifically for practicing. It sounds obvious to say, but many people skip this crucial step. Simply make up your mind, write it down on a giant piece of poster board and hang it in your room. It could say, Monday’s at 4:00 Practice Warmups and bla bla bla for 20 minutes.” The point is that you make your goal obvious to your brain, because your brain WILL rebel against you and try to distract you with other less important things, like….food….Wii…..sleep….you get the point.
Much Respect,
The Musician’s Toolbox
