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Welcome to the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, where we explore effective strategies for mastering the guitar. In today's episode, we delve into the 100-hour rule, a simple yet powerful concept that can revolutionize your guitar learning journey. Host Paul Andrews breaks down the math, explaining how dedicating just 17 minutes a day to practice can lead to 100 hours of practice over a year. He emphasizes the importance of consistency, and regular practice, and how they build muscle memory, mental engagement, motivation, and momentum. Paul also shares practical tips for integrating the 100-hour rule into your busy life and highlights the inspiring progress of a BGA member who achieved a 300-day practice streak. Join us as we uncover the transformative potential of the 100-hour rule and its impact on your guitar skills.

Transcript and photos included below…Here at Guitar Serious Fun, we intentionally work to have a good balance between practical and philosophical concepts.  Today's discussion is more on the practical side, but there's also a philosophy behind it.Three Pictures of RhythmI want you to envision three separate images, and I'll provide photos of them in the blog version of today's episode.  They are 1) a suspension bridge, 2) a pearl necklace, and 3) a “connect-the-dots” diagram.First: a suspension bridge:You've probably driven over a suspension bridge at some point in your life.  What you might observe as you make your way across the bridge is that it not only takes you from one piece of land to another, but that there are usually at least two points where most of the weight is supported: the towers.The towers are where the cables are connected, so as to create a parabolic shape, leading from one tower to the next.  A suspension bridge doesn't typically have a single tower.  It shares the “weight” between at least two towers.  And between those towers is a bit of “rest” or less tension, where not as much weight is carried.The second image: a pearl necklace. This is an excellent example of a balance between the connective necklace string and the pearls that are strung on it.  There's a slight gap between each of the pearls.  And it's not one long “tube-shaped” pearl; it's a collection of pearls.The last image for your consideration is a “connect-the-dots” diagram. This is by definition, a collection of dots that are (or will be) connected by lines.  Each of the dots is a marker point which can be used, usually in a sequence, to allow for a bigger picture to emerge once the dots are connected.So, each of these three images I've described has anchor points, whether they are the tower of a bridge, the pearl on a necklace, or the dot in a diagram.  And each of these images has more than one anchor point, sometimes many.If you view the trajectory of each of these images, there can be a bit of a rhythm. The bridge, from one side to the other, has a simple rhythm of: tower, swoop, tower, swoop. The necklace has a string and a simple rhythm of: pearl, string, pearl, string. And the “connect-the-dots” diagram has the rhythm of: dot, line, dot line.Rhythm in LifeOur lives consist of rhythm.  We wake up and do our work.  We go to sleep.  We're awake, then asleep, then awake, then asleep.  We walk, usually right foot, left foot, right foot, left foot, etc.  Our heartbeat is a rhythm.  Our breathing is a rhythm.Conversations and information exchange can be a sort of rhythm.  None of these is even about music…yet.  But music is, of course, an avenue where rhythm can be explored.  Sure, rhythm doesn't have to be a part of a song, but it usually is.For more on this discussion topic, I encourage you to check out Guitar Serious Fun Episode 77: Rhythms of Rest for Guitar.Where am I going with all of this?  You've probably got it figured out, based on the title of today's episode.  Here's where I plan to land this:Practicing can be in a sort of rhythm as well, especially if it's done deliberately.  To this end, I want you to think about the time between your practice sessions as essential.What our mind is doing when we're not “practicing”If you're listening to the podcast version of today's episode, I've put the word “practicing” in quotes.  Practicing, by definition, is going over musical content with the intent to improve upon it.Can practicing happen when we are not at our instruments?  Before I answer this question, I'll state that the best form of practice happens when we are indeed playing the guitar.  That's a pretty straightforward fact.I can't form chords and scales without my instrument.  (Ok, there may be an app I can tap on a device for, but the strings and the frets won't be the same.) And I can't strum effectively without my guitar.  Again, with a pick in my hand, I could strum in the air, or against the front of my shirt.  But practicing with our actual guitar is going to be tremendously effective. However…when we don't have our guitars, we can still be “practicing.”  How often have you sat back down to practice and sensed that you were “further along” than you were when you finished your last practice session?Why would that be?Because your mind was still mulling over the concepts.  You might visualize them, you might hum them, you might tap your toes, and you might sing through the musical exercise or song you were practicing.And this might happen while you're doing some mundane task that's not at all related.Each time we take a break from our practice, probably for the day, we enter this “mini-season” of rest, which allows for the connective time between the practice sessions. Based on our images from the beginning of today's episode (the anchor points of the bridge towers, the pearls, or the dots) each represent our practice sessions.But the cabling, the necklace string, or the lines represent an equally important part of the picture – the time of resting our hands and our eyes, but still allowing our minds to process the material.The Lord does something unique in our minds during this downtime.  I can't categorize it in terms of psychology or even physiology; I just know if I've experienced it.The Lord helps us process what we did, and prepares us to do it again on the next level.  If you have any desire to memorize what you're learning on the guitar (a song, a scale, a chord, etc.) you will find this process essential to your success. But here's the key – we need to have consistency between work and rest.An Analogy from the GardenIn GuitarSuccess4U, our members are welcomed into the experience right away with a video that lays the groundwork for how they can develop an effective practice regimen.Without giving too much away, in this video I use the analogy of a small raised garden bed for vegetables, where I made space, framed the garden, added soil, planted seeds, and watered regularly, keeping an eye out for weeds and pests.Each of these components in the “garden” analogy has a crossover to how a guitarist can carve out a practice space, develop a plan, take in wisdom and knowledge, and apply a moderate amount of diligent, consistent practice, watching out for hindrances and distractions.Gardening, as I've discovered, especially when it comes to growing food, has a bit of a sequence and routine to it. If I were to bring in the soil without having a frame for it, that would be out of sequence. If I were to throw down seeds and then frame the garden, later adding soil, that wouldn't be optimal either.And in terms of a routine, if I decided I wanted to pour a hundred gallons of water onto the garden one day, and not water it again for six months, that would be ineffective.  It's the consistent watering that leads to the plants germinating and coming up through the soil.  And some of the watering needs to happen for several consistent weeks before results can be seen as the plants emerge.  The watering is done in moderate, consistent amounts.Eventually, the plants are large enough to harvest.  This is a high point, before we move on to the next season and plant a new crop.But the key word is consistent, or consistency.Wisdom from an AthleteA friend of mine named Jonathan (who stays very fit) once shared this bit of wisdom with me, and I've never forgotten it.  I'm actually including it in some of the teaching I'll be offering in an upcoming online guitar web masterclass, which you'll hear about in the near future.The phrase is: consistency trumps intensity.I'll unpack this briefly from the perspective of an athlete. An athlete typically works out several times a week on an ongoing basis.  You won't see an athlete work out 10 hours straight for 7 days and then “call it good” for a year's worth of exercise, right?Consistency trumps intensity.  An intense week of exercise can be trumped by multiple weeks and months of consistent exercise, of a much shorter duration.Some athletes train for an event.  Another friend of mine, Chuck, recently ran a marathon.  He did a lot of consistent training, whether running, strength training, or even intentional measured food consumption, under the close supervision of a coach.Chuck was tremendously consistent, and we spoke at length about his process.  Ultimately, the payoff came when he ran the marathon.  His consistency had paid off.The Pit StopWe can learn consistently, but sometimes our musical development has a bit of a “pit stop” in the form of a concentrated learning environment over the course of a short amount of time, like a single day or a weekend.Worship conferences fall into this category.  They are a great opportunity to grow in our skills, but to me, the main “win” of a conference experience is just that – the experience.  It's the opportunity to be inspired, encouraged, and perhaps offered a handful of insights that can be put to use. A conference can be a “mountaintop” experience.A conference also allows for the opportunity to connect with others who are on a similar trajectory.  Tips, tools and insights can be absorbed on a moderate level at a conference.But that conference is rarely more than a few days.  Imagine if someone wanted to host a regional worship conference every day for a couple years.  Hmmm…I just don't see that being sustainable for the hosts, or the attendees.Most people need to get back to work and to their own routines, and many folks travel a significant distance to be at these worship conferences.  I recall one man traveling from the other side of the planet to be at a worship conference I taught at.So the “win” of the conference is that it inspires us and serves as a catalyst for each one of us as we go back to our routines and our “week in, week out” worship leading, songwriting, or performing schedule which is hopefully undergirded by some element of consistent practice.I've hosted multiple annual Guitar Symposia over the years.  Those have been very uplifting to worship leaders and Christian songwriters who want to grow with their guitar skills.I hosted our first GuitarSuccess4U Live event last year, and people drove and flew in for it.  Our time together was such a blessing, and although I offered some teaching on requested topics, the vast majority of the time was spent with informal jamming, fellowship, and feasting together.And when everyone rejoined the Zoom calls as we got back into our routine inside the membership, we were more closely connected. So, I totally support the conference or retreat experience.Now in Guitar Serious Fun Episode 17 and Episode 18, I offered a 2-part discussion of Guitar Through the Seasons.  In these episodes, I did allude to the fact that there are seasons where we need to set down our guitars and play them for less time.But in a normal schedule, my hope is that you would take a little time each day, ideally in the same location and at the same time of day, to provide that consistency that will lead to traction.Certain concepts like a strumming pattern can be imitated and picked up almost immediately.  Other concepts like some moveable chords, scales, fingerstyle patterns or entire songs may take weeks or months, but if we “chip away” at them consistently, we'll surprise ourselves.We'll find ourselves saying something like, “Hey – yesterday, I couldn't play this, but today, I can.”  And by the way, it wasn't a one-day transformation; much like when I planted the garden, the seed germinated below ground and then came up through the soil.It became visible one day, but only as a result of consistent care and watering.Did the plant spring up instantly?  Of course not. Did it respond to the consistent care I gave it?  Yes.Did I leave the plant alone for the rest of the day and give it some space after I watered it?  Yes. To keep watering it hourly would be similar to practicing every hour I'm awake.  I wouldn't be allowing myself the mental or the physical opportunity to…you know it: rest.Wrap-upAs we close things out today, I'll leave you with this thought.  Life is not perfect, and we don't live in a vacuum.  But if we can tether our practice to our existing day-to-day routine, and allow for rest between the practice sessions, we'll work with our minds and bodies, and not against them.When we need a longer break, like weeks or even months, we can do that. When we are excited to attend a concentrated experience like a conference, we can do that.  But the battle is not won on the mountaintop, at the conference.  It's won in the “day in, day out” routine.  It's not super glamorous, but it is worthy, and it does lead to the results we seek.So, keep practicing, get the rest you need, and watch what the Lord does in your guitar playing and musicianship.And if you want to see what other people are doing as they sharpen their skills for the Lord and share their combined wisdom, experience and encouragement, please check out GuitarSuccess4U.com.  I can't say enough about what an amazing experience this is, and I hope you'll come find out for yourself.Thanks for listening today, and I'll see you next time.Thanks for reading Guitar Serious Fun! 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So practice is essential to become better at guitar, so it stands to reason that the more you practice, the better you become, right? Well, no, not exactly, and I will tell you why in this episode.

Today we are talking about how to get started playing in the style of Jimi Hendrix, some ear training exercises, and a 3-minute guitar practice routine.   These three topics are the focus of the brand-new Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy lessons for August, and today I'm sharing some powerful tips from those lessons.   These tips include how to methodically transform a boring old chord progression into something more exciting. I'm also giving you some powerful tips on “Immersive Listening” which is where you listen to songs both emotionally and intellectually to help improve your aural skills on the guitar… And you'll discover why a good guitar practice routine can be essential for your playing. Not only that, I also share a little story about Dave, who was one of my most successful students and what you can learn from him on the guitar.   Plus, I share the winner of the book competition from last week. If you've left the podcast a review, you might well be the winner, so do give it a listen. If you haven't yet reviewed the podcast, then please do so as you could win next week.   For more tips and advice from Dan Thorpe, join the free email list here – https://acousticasylum.com/   Like this episode? Your reviews for this podcast mean the world to me, so please let us know what you thought about the Acoustic Asylum!

On this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, the host, Paul Andrews, discusses ways to make guitar practice more enjoyable. As an online guitar school, Beginner Guitar Academy aims to simplify the process of learning to play guitar. Paul gives tips and strategies to make guitar practice more fun, like setting goals, monitoring progress, and being part of a community of like-minded people. He also recommends setting time and repetition requirements to stay engaged while practicing. Additionally, Paul provides insights into the seven essential guitar skills. Download the FREE 8 Simple Tips To Make Faster Progress guide here.

Learn how to stay focused in your guitar practice in this week's Pickup Music Pod.https://pickupmusic.com/Sam and Karl talk you through:The 3-step practice system (Have fun, look back, look forward)How to use the Pomodoro techniqueTips to stay focused and get better quicklyDownload a free practice tracker Google Sheet on https://pickupmusic.com/ (under our Artist Toolkit).

Nowadays, everyone is busy and short of time, so optimising your time and making the most of it is essential. That is why in this week's episode, I show you a six-minute practice session that includes everything you need to progress in as little time as possible.

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Transcript included below…First of all, what's a “win?”  Well, in layman's terms, it's a small victory that gives us the courage to continue forward.    When we feel the “wins” of guitar and music, we get a sense of momentum and traction.  It doesn't take much, but when we experience a “win,” we feel invigorated, filled with hope, and it instills tremendous confidence.By contrast, if we feel like we aren't winning, well, we can easily get discouraged.  And what is the battlefield where wins and losses play out most of the time on our guitar journeys?  Our practice time. How to practice is a discussion for another time, but what we do leading into or out of practice can set the tone going in, and wrapping up a practice session.  This is what I'd call “bookending” our practice.I have several tips I'm going to offer you, but guess what?  Not all of them are my ideas.  In a recent Zoom call inside GuitarSuccess4U, I was joined by several of my members, whom I affectionately call my “Guitar Successors.”  And they had some great ideas.  Ready to get some practical encouragement?Bookends for Leading Into Your Practice Time1. I say, “Pray before you play.”  This phrase may sound familiar to you, because it's actually the focus of Episode 47 of Guitar Serious Fun.  I encourage you to grab 6 minutes (or less) to spin through that episode. Praying at the beginning of our practice time sets the tone, but more importantly, puts the focus on the Lord as the One who will provide any sort of guidance towards the progress He desires us to make.2. Cole says, “Play favorite songs you enjoy (that are difficult enough) for some good warm-up.”  It would be good for you to know that Cole is a pretty seasoned rhythm guitar player of almost 50 years, with a solid grasp of chords and rhythm. So, when he sits down to play something, he wants to be able to reach just beyond his comfort zone towards something that will give him a bit of a challenge. This will keep his mind and hands engaged and focused as he warms up for a solid practice session, and the advantage here is that he's playing songs he enjoys playing, which is very much a “win.”  Thanks, Cole!3. Jim, one of our newer members, says “Go back and review concepts from a recent GuitarSuccess4U lesson mentally and physically.”  Whatever your practice regimen, it can be easy to forget what you worked on last time. On a side note – if you jot down what you worked on in shorthand in any sort of practice journal, you'll know exactly what you did last time. Jim is advocating a quick review of the previous lesson, not just reading through the transcript, but actually playing through the chords, strumming patterns, or exercises that were offered in a previous lesson. That way, he's reviewing and retreading what he knows – which builds confidence – but also ramping up for what is purposefully placed next in the process – which leads to greater confidence with the new material.  Thanks, Jim!4. Linette says, “Organize your practice space or materials just a bit for visual space and focus.”  Some of us – myself included – tend to let our practice spaces or binders get a little messy.  Entropy is not conducive to solid learning. Linette, who is highly administrative and deliberate, knows that a tidy workstation leads to more effective practice.  She's been with us in GuitarSuccess4U for several years, and I always appreciate the way she approaches her practice with intention. Taking just a few moments to organize your practice space leads to visual space and an awareness of where everything is, whether pencil, metronome, or tuner. Having things neatly organized in anticipation of a practice session is invigorating and empowering, and leads to a better practice session.  Thanks, Linette!So that was the first part of our discussion.  Let's talk about the second part…Bookends for Coming Out of Your Practice Time1. I say, “Take a GuitarSuccess4U Encouragement quiz, check your work – rejoice in the correct answers, and understand how to fix incorrect ones.”  Now, you might not be a member of GuitarSuccess4U yet, but of course, you could join us and experience the wealth of neatly-organized, bite-sized lessons that are waiting for you.  Want to know where to find this?  Just head on over to GuitarSuccess4U.com. Back on this subject, I offer an Encouragement lesson the second week of every month, which not only provides and uplifting story or quote (which, by the way, is a total win), I also offer a short quiz. Gaining insights into what we know and are still learning, is definitely a win…and it's facilitated in no small part by this quiz.  Exempli gratia – I have some listening quizzes where I check to see if you can identify certain types of chords or rhythms by ear. Ear training is a huge part of musicianship.  So, you can take the quiz, experience the “wins” of correct answers, and – wait for it – experience the “wins” of figuring out how to fix incorrect answers.  I've quoted him before and I'll quote him again: Nelson Mandela said “I never lose.  I either win, or I learn.”  Let learning be a “win,” too!2. I also say, “Play something you learned today (perhaps at a slower tempo).”  Whatever you're practicing on the guitar, it's always good to learn something new. And depending on the level of difficulty, it's good to try playing a segment of it, even at a slower tempo, so as to demonstrate to yourself that you've overcome the next obstacle. If the song is tremendously technical, just try a measure, still slightly slower than tempo.  If the song is not as technical mechanically, try playing it along with a recording of someone else playing it, again at a slightly slower tempo. If the song is new to you, as I'm suggesting it would be, be sure to play through whatever segment of it in a way that doesn't put pressure on you to keep up with the prescribed tempo.  That's for later. For now, it's about playing part of a real song, or an exercise, in a way that shows you that you have learned and can reproduce what you've learned on some level.  That's definitely a “win,” because you're showing yourself what you've accomplished.3. Jim has another tip.  He says “Play something on the guitar that you're extremely confident that you can play.”  This tip actually came from Jim's recent observations of a golfing instructor at the practice range where Jim plays golf. Towards the end of the lesson the golf instructor was offering to his student came a strategic “bookend” suggestion.  The instructor told the student to hit some shots he was extremely confident in.  That way, the student would end the practice session on a high note, helping him to feel good going into his next round of golf. Ending on a high note, or ending well, is something I've heard other guitar instructors recommend.  Because the “taste in our mouths” as we leave the practice space can still linger into the next time we sit down to practice, a day or two later, this is extremely important.  If it was a “sour” taste because we ended on a struggle and put down our guitars with disappointment, we may feel more intimidated about getting back into the practice mindset. However, if we've finished strong, even on something that's totally within our reach, we have a good feeling, a “good taste” going into our next practice session, which, as you've probably gathered at this point, is a bookend “win” on both sides – the end of one practice session and the beginning of the next one.  Thanks, Jim!4. Shirley says, “For fun, try playing another instrument to wind down (e.g. ukulele).”  Shirley is one of our intermediate members, and she's a worship guitarist.  Another fretted instrument she's been cultivating is the ukulele. As a change of pace, she recommends winding down the guitar practice session and transitioning briefly to the uke, to play something different (most likely quite accessible) to sort of “cleanse the palate.” This is likely quite a lot of fun, which allows for a different kind of brain activity and also leads to the feeling of victory in a related way, still with music.  Definitely a “win.”  Thanks, Shirley!Lastly…5. Ephron says “Pray at the end of your practice time.”  I hadn't considered this, but having concluded many of our group Zoom calls in prayer, this totally makes sense. The victories and the struggles we've encountered on the guitar during our practice session are once again committed to the Lord, where He can take them and use them for His glory, whether to remind us of our utter dependence on Him, or perhaps to use them to develop our brains even while we are away from the guitar.  There's no such thing as too much prayer when it comes to our guitar journeys.  Thanks, Ephron!Well, as you can see, Proverbs 15:22 is clearly on display here. “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisors, they succeed.” I'd like to give a shout-out once more to Cole, Jim, Linette, Shirley and Ephron for their great suggestions.  There were others on the call who contributed to the discussion and nodded their approval. And that Zoom call was a “win,” too, because everyone walked away with a better picture for how to bookend their practice sessions with “wins.”

Episode #40: Create Joy Always By Being You   Welcome to the Empowering Working Moms Podcast with Dr. Prianca Naik! In today's episode, she talks about the importance of being a human being outside of being a mom and checking off your bucket list. Do you remember whom you were before becoming a mother? It's time to get reacquainted with that person and enjoy hobbies and activities outside of being a mom. But beware of the conditioning that we need to be productive always and that having too much fun is not okay. There is no rulebook on how much fun you can have, and it's up to each person to determine how much fun they need to feel fulfilled. So, incorporate those hobbies and activities that bring you joy, and remember that it's okay to have fun! Also, don't forget to check out Dr. Priyanka Naik's group coaching program for professional moms who are mentally exhausted and are looking to enjoy the life that they worked so hard to build. In this episode, you will learn: The importance of being able to be a human being outside of being a mom and checking off your bucket list Remembering who you were before you became a mother and getting back in touch with that person The concept of not having too much fun and feeling guilty about doing something that is not productive all the time Incorporating hobbies and activities that bring joy into your life and not apologizing for them. And so much more!   If you want to work with Coach Prianca Naik, MD, go to www.priancanaikmdcoaching.as.me to book a 30-minute consultation call.   To get started on loving your life, check out her free masterclass on 4 proven methods to love your life https://program.stresscleansemd.com/4-secrets-to-living-a-life-you-ll-love-podcast   Follow Dr. Prianca on social media: https://www.facebook.com/prianca.naik https://www.instagram.com/doctorprianca/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/prianca-naik-md-0524a196/   Join her FREE Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/646992382603860   [FULL TRANSCRIPTION BELOW:]   Good morning. Hi. Thank you so much for tuning in today. I am energetic as usual, it's super early I haven't had my morning cup of coffee yet. And it's not my modus operandi to be up so early but I have a busy day and I want to get this podcast out to you. I will tell you that I did not apply for a surgical residency because I knew I just couldn't deal with the surgeon. You know wake up at 5 something AM lifestyle. I remember having to wake up at 4 in medical school for my surgical rotation and it was the worst. So, that being said, I'm going to get started on today's topic, which is really being able to be a human being outside of being a mom and checking off that bucket list.   Before we dive in. I want to let you know that enrollment is open right group coaching program for professional moms who are mentally exhausted to enjoy the life that they worked so hard to build book call with  www.priancanaikmdcoaching.as.me and apply to work with me. I would love to talk to you see where you are. And see if you're a good fit for my program. Do not be shy. I love talking to each and every one of you.   So, it's okay to be human. All right. That's a part of being perfect. And we're also allowed to be people outside of being moms. Do you remember who you were? Before you became a mother? Feels like another lifetime, right? It feels like so long ago that we were people outside of our motherhood journey. What kind of activities did you like to do? What were your hobbies? Who were you hanging out with? Where are we going? What were you doing? What were you doing when you were in college or in the beginning of working? And would you like to get acquainted with that person? Or would you like to get back to that right? And it's such an interesting thing to think about because when our kids in our lives, it feels like we've been moms forever feels like we've known them forever. Right? But we were people before we became moms. And there's something really beautiful about getting in touch with the person that you once were. But I do want to also talk about the concept of not having too much fun and this is something that I think we're conditioned to do and my clients, I know struggle with this as well. Especially my physician clients. It's this idea that we're supposed to be productive all the time, that either we're supposed to be working, seeing patients earning money that way or we're working at home, being productive, getting stuff done. But the concept of having fun, it's as if we're doing something wrong. And I wonder if part of it is when we were studying for exams in medical school, we had so many exams we have so much studying to do all the time. And if we were having fun, it's almost like we weren't supposed to be doing that.   And I remember specifically before I got into medical school, I didn't think I produced anything. I think my self-worth my sense of self-worth was pretty low. And I remember any time when I would have fun where I got into med school, I felt guilty. So that certainly bleeds into my life now where if I'm not seeing patients or I'm not coaching clients, and I'm doing something I feel like I'm doing something wrong. I'm not supposed to and I'm really working on I've been working on rewiring that and deciding that there is no rulebook on how much money you can have. And, you know, it's really up to each person, how much fun she needs to feel fulfilled or you know, whatever extracurricular activities you want to pursue, you don't have to apologize for it. So, a client of mine actually, when we first started talking, she said that she wanted to play the guitar, and that used to be a hobby of hers and she never found time to do it. And she actually ended up incorporating it into her schedule. And crazily enough she and her daughter are practicing together which is super cool. But you could have an activity that you want to do alone. You don't have to involve your children. Something that brings me tremendous joy is just dancing. I feel so happy. And I do it every day and I do it often. I might do it in my bathroom by myself. Check out my Instagram video for Valentine's Day where I'm dancing in my bathroom. You can see how much fun I'm having. You can find me a Dr. Prianca. But yeah, that's when I feel like myself and they feel carefree. So, I'll do it by myself. I'll also do it with my kids in the kitchen and blast music and that actually had me thinking recently about how can I incorporate dance into my life even more? Can I take a dance class? Maybe? Maybe I will. But that's my point. I you know, I for myself, I want to get more into my hobbies and I do find time for myself. And it helps refresh me because I work on being a human being on top of being a mother having achievements but also enjoying myself. It refreshes me to be present with my kids and it increases my patience for them. Because I allow myself to nurture myself and my desires, right and I encourage you to do the same.   Now, I'm gonna address the bucket lists. Okay? What are some things that you've been wanting to do your whole life and you haven't done? What are some things that you wish you'd done in your 20s but never had a chance? Write them down. Make a list somewhere on your note's app on your phone, for example. Make a list of all the things that you would like to do in your lifetime. It's so important to look at what has not been checked off. What have you been putting off saying to yourself? Well, I'll do that when because as more it's just as we don't know how much time we have in this earth and really thinking about our mortality. puts a little bit of pressure and a timeline on things to get them done. So, I for one, I always wanted to go to a little town in Spain, and that was something I wanted to do in my 20s I never did. And I'm planning to go this year because life is short and precious and beautiful. Right?   And just remember when it comes to judgment and other people judging what you're doing, are you having too much fun? Are you doing this, are you doing that while traveling a lot or whatever, they may have to say. No one is going to remember much of what we did. The impact we had Yes, the connections we make yes with that. And I read somewhere that literally in another 150 years, there's going to be another generation of people who won't even remember us what difference. We take life too seriously. Sometimes we're too intense about it.   We go crazy over money and our jobs. There other things in life that matter more when I asked my clients to work on their vision earlier, like early on and coaching with me. So many of them talked about the importance of connecting with their families. Connecting with their friends wanting to pursue their hobbies, and yet nobody's taking the time to do these. So, ask yourself what it is that you really want to be doing outside of work outside of the home and make a list and commit to doing at least one thing this year incorporating one hobby this year and one little baby step at a time. So even if it's 5-10 minutes a day of Guitar Practice like my client is doing to that or to the lessons, we're just getting outside your comfort zone. I recently signed up for a conference where I know no body and I purposely did this because I'm going to be forced to meet people, make new friends and expand my world. And it's scary, but also nothing meaning tremendous growth comes from scary hard things, right? So, we have to push ourselves a little bit outside of our comfort zone and decide that we don't care what other people think.   So that's my episode for you today to really get going on your one precious life, do the things where the sequence like I talked about in last week's episode, do what you want to do, because no one's really watching in this, that there is no judge of what the perfect life is, the perfect thing to do it so that you can do something for yourself. Do something that you've wanting to do you will feel satisfied and fulfilled. Try that and let me know how it goes.   Enrollment is open my group coaching program launching in March for professional moms who are mentally exhausted and want to enjoy the life that they worked so hard to build. Book a call with me www.priancanaikmdcoaching.as.me apply to work with me. I'd love to talk to you. The link is in the show notes. Thank you so much for tuning in for this brief and mighty episode, and I will talk to you next week.

It apparently takes 32 days for the average American to give up their new year's resolution meaning this week is when most people fail, and I don't want that for you. Thats why in this week's episode, I'm going to talk about how to turn your practice into a habit.

Practice is the key to your guitar playing success. Making the most of your practice time can help you improve and master your skills, songs and guitar playing goals more quickly. In this episode Marlene describes ideas to help you maximize your practice session.  Original air date 01/07/21 Guitar Courses & Learning Resources Learn to Play Guitar in a Day!  Unlimited Lesson and Classes Coaching Sessions Marlene's Music/Thursday Tips Blog www.marlenesmusic.com Available on... #ApplePodcasts #Spotify #iTunes #GooglePodcast #AmazonMusicPodcast #iHeartRadio #Pandora #Stitcher #Castbox #PlayerFm #FeedSpot and more! @applepodcasts @applemusic @spotify @spotifypodcasts @podbean #guitarpractice #practiceroutine #maximizingpracticetime #practicesession #playguitar #learnguitar #guitarpodcast #guitar #guitartips Credits: Creator, Host, Producer: Marlene Hutchinson This podcast was made possible in part by I Create Sound For help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com

In this week's episode, I am setting you a challenge which, if you complete. Will see your guitar playing improve dramatically.

Friends, welcome to Masterclass Session 1, part 2. Today, we're gonna focus on acoustic guitar practice habits. Now for those of you that missed it, I started this series off with a whole episode on how to approach your electric guitar and how to get the most out of your time by dividing your practicing up into eight different sections. Those sections were warmups, scale routines, new material, setlist, technique, knowledge, ear training, and jamming. Today, starting with physicality, and solutions to pain management, and strength building for acoustic guitar players, let's face it, most of you have picked up an acoustic guitar at one time or another in your life, and it didn't feel very good. Now this can be due to a number of factors.

Friends, welcome to Masterclass Session 1, part 2. Today, we're gonna focus on acoustic guitar practice habits. Now for those of you that missed it, I started this series off with a whole episode on how to approach your electric guitar and how to get the most out of your time by dividing your practicing up into eight different sections. Those sections were warmups, scale routines, new material, setlist, technique, knowledge, ear training, and jamming. Today, starting with physicality, and solutions to pain management, and strength building for acoustic guitar players, let's face it, most of you have picked up an acoustic guitar at one time or another in your life, and it didn't feel very good. Now this can be due to a number of factors.

Hey, friends, welcome to the Everybody Speaks Music Masterclass! I'll be your host for the first part of this journey, which is a new series, where we'll be interviewing all of the top teachers in our ecosystem, talking about how they approach practice, what are their top takeaways for their students and the people that they've worked with over the years. You know, currently at our school, we have 28 teachers, and we focus on guitar, vocals, piano, drums, bass, violin banjo composition. And those are the main areas I want to focus this part of the show on. Today, we part one of a two part episode on guitar, I'm gonna kick things off by talking about electric guitar, playing with a pick all the types of things we can do as an electric guitar player. And I'm gonna break this episode up into eight different categories. And a way that we can approach our practice. Categories are going to be warmups routines, taking on new material, practicing your set, specialty techniques, knowledge, ear training, and finally, jamming freestyle. So let's jump right in. Everyone listening is at a different stage in their journey. But we all need to warm up. Just like any top athlete, no matter how good you are at the sport you play, you've got to do something to get your body prepared for the high level of activity or Bo to embark on. And this is no different for guitar players.

Hey, friends, welcome to the Everybody Speaks Music Masterclass! I'll be your host for the first part of this journey, which is a new series, where we'll be interviewing all of the top teachers in our ecosystem, talking about how they approach practice, what are their top takeaways for their students and the people that they've worked with over the years. You know, currently at our school, we have 28 teachers, and we focus on guitar, vocals, piano, drums, bass, violin banjo composition. And those are the main areas I want to focus this part of the show on. Today, we part one of a two part episode on guitar, I'm gonna kick things off by talking about electric guitar, playing with a pick all the types of things we can do as an electric guitar player. And I'm gonna break this episode up into eight different categories. And a way that we can approach our practice. Categories are going to be warmups routines, taking on new material, practicing your set, specialty techniques, knowledge, ear training, and finally, jamming freestyle. So let's jump right in. Everyone listening is at a different stage in their journey. But we all need to warm up. Just like any top athlete, no matter how good you are at the sport you play, you've got to do something to get your body prepared for the high level of activity or Bo to embark on. And this is no different for guitar players.

Grab your guitar, because in today's practice session you're playing one of my favorite minor ii-V-I chord patterns.   When learning jazz guitar chords, you spend a lot of time on major ii-V-I's, jazz blues, and other progressions.   But.   What about minor key jazz progressions?   Yes, they can be more challenging than major key ii-V-I's at first. And…   With some helpful voicings, a fun practice routine, and some reps on your fretboard, you'll be nailing minor key ii-V-I chords in no time.   In this lesson, you begin by comping some of my favorite minor ii-V-I chord shapes.   Next, you learn how to apply an essential jazz rhythm to those chords, before separating the top note from the chord to sound like 2 guitars.   How cool is that?   Then, you finish by personalizing the chords in your comping as you and I jam together over the minor ii-V-I progression.   Have fun as you learn new chord shapes, build up your minor chord progression skill set, and expand your creative comping vocabulary in this lesson.   Go here to get the TAB and practice tips for this lesson.   https://www.mwgcourses.com/p/easy-jazz-progression-minor   Lesson Content   0:00 – Intro 0:48 – Am7b5 Chord Shape 2:10 – D7b9 Chord Shape 3:47 – Gm11 Chord Shape 5:45 – Gm9 Chord Shape 8:15 – Jazz Rhythm Pattern 11:56 – Jazz Picking Pattern 14:59 – ii-V-I Progression

There will be times when we simply ponder what we are doing and the question "why" pops into our minds. We sometimes wonder why we do what we do, even when playing instruments.In today's episode,  Steve will talk about how we can develop and create a purpose for practicing and playing guitar.Tune in to this episode and rekindle your purpose and passion for music with Steve Stine! Stay positive, and keep practicing and strumming!Highlights:(03:26) The thing to understand about the purpose of playing guitar(04:24) Why you should not focus on the things that you cannot do(06:40) Steve's approach when giving guitar lessons(07:53)  The trick to developing a purpose (13:17) How to make guitar-playing motivational and pleasurable for yourself(14:00) The Failure Attitude(14:50) Getting involved in some sort of musical element(18:20) Why you shouldn't stop playing your guitarLinks:Steve's Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus... GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...  Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... . Check out Steve's Guitar Membership and Courses: https://bit.ly/3rbZ3He

Coco Lee knew that the One Funnel Away Challenge would be a possibility in changing his life and his business!With the expertise he had, and the book he was already writing, he knew that building out a funnel would be the best way to reach his ideal customer.Listen in today to his story of how he built his funnel and how he utilized the teachings in his book to help him make his lead magnet as well as his course to go along with it!It's a great episode that you do not want to miss!!Also make sure you are following him on his various platforms!Facebook: Coco LeeBusiness FB: @TheCocoLee (purple icon with white swhooped hair)TikTok and Instagram:www.guitarpractice.designOneFunnelAway.com

Elliot Easton redefined what it means to be a guitar hero as a founding member of The Cars. His melodic and concise solos are absolutely essential to those classic Cars records. Elliot and Greg connect about The Cars, Elliot's early years, and his individual approach to the guitar!1:36 - The latest and greatest with Elliot as the pandemic winds its way down (hopefully)5:57 - A young Elliot growing up in New York and his obsession with guitar from early on14:49 - Elliot's time with The Cars and his approach to soloing23:04 - The formation of The Cars31:29 - The evolution of early The Cars arrangements, and the fashion decisions behind the band33:21 - Elliots rig when touring regularly with The Cars36:33 - Performing and playing as a Lefty42:49 - Downtime with the guitar - practice versus play46:57 - Elliot's first show (will blow your mind)Total Length: 58:37Fishman Dedicated to helping musicians achieve the truest sound possible whenever they plug-in. Wildwood Guitars One of the world's premier retailers of exceptional electric and acoustic guitars.

in this episode of lets get down to business, lila tries to play some guitar, she is trying to learn cornelia street by taylor swift but its kind of hard. enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this week's episode of the podcast, I will discuss the why, what & how of guitar practice.  In the episode, I cover important topics such as the difference between practising and playing the guitar, what deliberate practice is and how to structure a practice session. 

In this free guitar lesson, I explain how to use a guitar practice amp. Get to know how to set up a basic clean sound and properly adjust the Gain, Volume, and Master output knobs. Learn how to add overdrive and distortion by changing the Amp Type. Add effects such as reverb, delay, and chorus so you match the sounds of the songs you play. I use a Boss Katana Air in my example, but other types of desktop guitar practice amps work similarly including the Yamaha THR, Positive Grid Spark, Blackstar Fly 3, Vox Mini5, Fender Mustang GT, and Roland Cube.

Such a honor for me to meet the master guitar teacher of Berklee College of Music, Tomo Fujita ! It was a very inspiring interview where we talk about his great career and his teaching lessons with the young John Mayer ! Last part of the interview is dedicated to guitar lessons and more especially how we can improve the musicality of our playing.

Rule #1: Don't call it guitar practice. I'm serious. Start calling it "guitar playing." Here's why… ★ What kind of guitar player are you? How should you practice? Take the quiz today: https://tonypolecastro.com/ ★ Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday ★ FOLLOW on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tac.guitar/ Playing evokes fun, discovery, and enjoyment. Practice can conjure up some nasty associations with time limits and exercising. Okay, now that you got that first mental reframe out of the way, let's move into how you can make your guitar playing AUTOMATIC with 6 simple steps. My goal for this episode is to get you feeling like you can play your guitar automatically — in the same way you don't think about brushing your teeth every day…you just do it. By using habit building, micro-routines, and plenty of other techniques, you can make your guitar playing habit as automatic as eating or brushing your teeth! Pretty soon, if you follow these steps, you'll feel word NOT playing the guitar. In addition to talking about playing habits, you'll also hear about a Tony's Acoustic Challenge Family member who has some exciting news to share about her progress…

Greetings Guitar Smarts listeners!This week, Kiran and Matt are talking about guitar practice, setting goals for getting better at playing guitar, reminiscing about past teachers and who our favourite online guitar personalities are.  Do you need a guitar teacher, is it good to have a defined practice schedule and how do you set goals for improvement?Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to see us on our social media channels below: https://www.facebook.com/Guitarsmartshttps://www.instagram.com/guitar_smarts/ Have a very merry time playing guitar this week, and we will see you next Monday!  Kiran & MattWant some fantastic Guitar Smarts Merch? Head to the official Etsy Merch Store below:https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GuitarSmartsStoreAre you thinking of starting your own podcast? Following the link below lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1555636Rate and Review the Guitar Smarts podcast here:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/guitar-smarts-1580199 (On the right hand side, press the button that says 'Rate this Podcast')https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guitar-smarts/id1548265334 (Follow this link, then open the podcast in your iTunes app and leave a rating in there)https://web.podfriend.com/podcast/1548265334 (Click on the 5 Stars under the podcast title and then leave a rating and review)Support the show

Hello, and welcome to the bravest, boldest, bassiest episode ever. Warren invites you into his shed for his bass guitar practice. He plays, sings and laughs and once again takes us away for a while. Thank you for listening.

Practice is the key to guitar playing success and growth. Making the most of your practice time can help you improve and master skills, songs and guitar playing goals sooner.In this episode Marlene describes ideas to help you maximize your practice session. For virtual learning go to www.marlenesmusic.comBecome a Member and receive exclusive rewards!Featured on...Best Guitar Podcasts Player FMTop 30 Guitar Podcasts Feedspot.comWiMN's website (Women's International Music Network)Available on... Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Castbox and more!This podcast was made possible in part by I Create SoundFor help getting your best sound, go to www.icreatesound.com

In this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast I answer the question 'What Would Be A Good Guitar Practice Routine?' I tell you exactly what should be included in your practice sessions and give you a 30, 20 & 10-minute routine to follow as well as deep dive into an example routine showing you how it all fits together. After listening you will have a clear plan on how to improve your practice sessions and make the most of your practice time.

Find out why the typical advice on how to create a guitar practice routine may not be the best approach for you.Hear some examples of different practice routines to learn what might work best for you.Check out the guide to creating a practice routine and other practice tips here: https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-17/

I need practice but everything I play I've taught myself and I can not read music. I play music by ear completely. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fwm420jesus/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fwm420jesus/support

Access the resources for this and all episodes here.Key takeaways:If you are developing skill, you are voluntarily signing up for the experience of being limited. This isn’t something that you can avoid. Nor need you wish to avoid it. "If it weren't a struggle, I wouldn't be interested in the pursuit itself. I would be on to something else already." When you stop being curious, you stop learning, and you stop exploring... you start dying. If you're in a state of frustration, what success will mean to you and the feeling of satisfaction that can come from, it tends to be something that's even further out of reach than what success might normally mean. When you have an open and curious attitude. Learn to magnify your interest and your focus on the details of what's happening (cause) instead of what’s happened (effect). Pay more attention to what are you doing to cause a certain effect (or to cause a lack of effect), rather than focusing on the outcome of what you’re trying to play. This distinction is fairly subtle, but it's an attitude that you can adopt that will almost inevitably caused you to make more progress. You’ll also enjoy the process a whole lot more. You continually participate in this process of finding out what your limits are. And in finding out what your limits are, you see if you can overcome those limits. And then in overcoming those limits, you end up exposing more limits. As long as you remain open and curious, then you are essentially signing up for not only being limited, but having the experience of being limited and having to confront your limitations over and over again. Whatever outcomes occur as a consequence of this effort are just a bonus. The point is the process itself. Frustration only ensues when you forget that the whole point of the whole process is dedicated to this act of exposing your limitations, trying to figure out why those limits exist, and attempting to overcome them. Frustration only ensues when you believe that things should be any different than exactly as they are. Adopt this mindset to decrease the amount of time that you spend being frustrated while also recognizing that frustration is likely to occur, and also recognizing that frustration needn't occur as often or for the same reasons that it might be occurring right now. Nor need the frustration last long. Read more here.

In thie episode I pick up a guitar for the first time in 5 or 6 months and play a few tunes I wrote back in 2014 for my first album 'Oneness' ~This episode is sponsored by my clothing brand, Luvghter Design and Apparel. We have dosens of creative shirt designs to choose from. Head to linktr.ee/luvghter. And finally, my band Luminovel's new album "Nothingness" is available to stream on your listening platform of choice. Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/album/0RIZ7LDKF42JjWB0QBm8eP?si=3bFQUYgqQBOySUWpDVyaNw --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/game-of-infinity-rj-bott/support

In this episode I discuss some of my theories surrounding practice, how best to progress and ensure that you are gaining new skills every time you pick up the guitar.For books, lessons and courses head to;www.benmartin-music.comSupport the show (http://www.benmartin-music.com)

Here’s a simple but incredibly effective strategy that I’ve used over the years when I have been busy, but I still need to make time for my music. Check out the podcast below where I share it with you: To get instant access to a structured online curriculum for learning jazz guitar, go here: https://www.fretdojo.com/signup-offer/ Podcast episode URL: https://www.fretdojo.com/podcast011/ *For more jazz guitar lessons, tips and free stuff, visit https://www.fretdojo.com

In this episode, we discuss the importance of a solid practice routine. To have success on the guitar it is vital to create a habit of practice.

➜All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/at116/➜Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday Featured in This Episode... The 3rd Pillar of Practice Featured Artist: Joseph Quarter VS Half Sawn Ask The Artist with Adrian Bellue

➜All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/at115/➜Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday Featured in This Episode... The 2nd Pillar of Practice Featured Artist: Kacy & Clayton A Visit to Luthiery School An Acoustic Life Story

➜All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/at114/➜Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday Featured in This Episode... The Pillar of Practice Featured Artist: Nathaniel Murphy Ask the Artist: Yasmin Williams An Acoustic Life Story

How’s your practicing going? I hope good, but if you are like the rest of us, it can be a real challenge staying in a good practice routine. Today, I help you make a practice schedule that’s easy to stick with and the perfect fit for you! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-practice-schedule-090 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Academy

➜All show notes and links: https://acousticlife.tv/at107/➜Get the show: https://tonypolecastro.com/get-acoustic-tuesday Featured in This Episode... Reboot your guitar practice with MTC: Minimum Time Commitment Featured Artist: Willie Watson A Song For You Documentary Review

Been away from the podcast for a month. Having a baby will do that to you! In this episode, I share what it’s been like to have a baby around the house + I have an announcement that will be of great interest to all beginner guitar players.

In this episode, I’m speaking directly to newer guitar players and/or any adult who has always wanted to play guitar but never got started for whatever reason. I share some advice and things to look out for when you are just starting out

Weekend recap, thoughts on the Super Bowl, and my macro overview of how I teach guitar and what I think the best learning practices are for guitar.

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 80Today’s question: “What is the BEST Guitar practice schedule?”Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar.Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching.If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”!

How do you keep your guitar practice FUN? I’ve got 7 tips for all levels of guitarists to make your practice fun and effective. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/7-tips-to-make-guitar-practice-fun Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 61Today’s question: *“ What is the "Ideal" duration of daily guitar practice session? ” *Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar.Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching.If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”!

Guitar practice by my daughter

Website: https://tunein-toneup.com/ Post: https://tunein-toneup.com/2017/11/04/guitar-lesson-22-warm-ups-practice-schedule/ In guitar lesson 22, which is being released as a whole episode, Dan and Gary examine the rationale behind warming-up before playing the guitar, looking at reasons which different people might have. Following this Dan takes us through a range of warm-ups and exercises which you can use. In the second part of this lesson we look at some ways you might put together a practice schedule in order to gain the most benefit from your time.

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 020Today’s question: *“ The ideal structure of an electric guitar practice session. ” *Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar.Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching.If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”!

This is the second guitar practice that I broadcasted on Facebook live. It has some mistakes, and I didn't have a drink so my voice probably could be better. However, it is a practice, which is where these mistakes belong. I hope these mini "concerts" help to fill in the gaps between "proper episodes". I hope you enjoy it, I'll be doing more of these in the future. Thanks!

Guitar Practice for Hotel California

For a free copy of the ebook 'The Essential Guide To Teaching Guitar' visit http://bit.ly/GuitarTeacherWanted  Most parents are busy these days and asking them to help their child with practice can feel like another chore to add to their already overflowing TO DO list. The problem is you need to get the parents on board which means helping and managing their child's practice. I found there were 4 typical comments I would get from parents in regards to reasons for their child not practicing. If you know how to respond to parents in each situation your rate of success with kids will go way up. Parents really are the key to their child’s success.

  Everett Young records how he does his daily guitar practice - how he breaks it down and what he focuses on.  While he knows he wants to improve, he explains how to focus in the moment and find a calm, meditative state while practicing.

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