One of the biggest questions we face in guitar practice is, “What do I actually DO in this practice session?” And when we have to ask this, the quality of our entire practice is likely to drop. It’s far better to get organized beforehand, so we can sit down and get to work.
The goal of practice is to improve. If the main goal is fun or relaxation, it’s playing, not practicing. Practice is work meant to build and hone our skills. And because we have limited time, it pays to have a plan.
Here are some places to start to organize your practice:
- What to Include in Your Guitar Practice Schedule
- How to Make the Most of Short Practice Times
- How to Maintain Classical Guitar Repertoire
You can also browse the articles below for more specific suggestions and ideas to create more productive and satisfying practices.
- 35 Minute Guided Classical Guitar Practice
- Advancing Your Classical Guitar Technique
- Are You Practicing, or Exercising? The Truth Will Set You Free!
- Beginner Progress: What to Look for in Early Guitar Success
- Guitar Practice Check-In: The Painless Way to Fast Forward Your Guitar Practice
- Guitar Repertoire Sets: How to Group Your Tunes for Better Listening (and Playing)
- How to Maintain Classical Guitar Repertoire
- How to Make the Most of Short Practice Times
- How to use Easy Pieces in practice
- Long-Term vs. Short-Term Guitar Projects
- Practice vs. Playing: The Rules for Constant Progress on Classical Guitar
- Review the Last Year: How to Assess Your Guitar Practice
- The Essential Ingredients of Great Guitar Practice
- The Guitar Practice Log: How to Manage a Music Practice Journal
- What to Include in Your Guitar Practice Schedule
- Why You Procrastinate Practicing Scales (and how to stop)