One of the most common questions I get asked, especially in private lessons is "what should I practice?". Well in this area I want to give you some hints and ideas about what to practice, how to practice and why some ways are better than others.

Generally people get better when they practice. Really. Afraid so...

I too have heard stories about this amazing dude who can play anything, but never practices... but it's mostly myth. The few people who are amazing and say they don't practice are either lying, or they PLAY a lot, and they naturally play things in a way that helps them learn and develop new things... hang on, isn't that called practice?

How good you get and how fast you improve directly relates to how much practice you do. Sure if you are going the right things the right ways it can accellerate things even more, but you have to practice, and the more you do the better you will get. It's not a secret!

Lets talk about some of the basics of HOW to practice.

PC-101 • Goal Setting
To achieve your goals you have to set them, but how? what are they? How do I get to X? Help is here...

PC-102 • Using A Practice Timer
One of the most effective techniques of time management. Essential reading for those that want to make serious progress. Alessio Di Mauro has very kindly made a Justinguitar Practice Timer to help with your practice. Just click the link and it should pop-up (thanks dude!).


Practice Routines

Hints on Practice and making the most of your precious time. More updates in this area soon!

PC-501 • Beginners Practice Routine
A rough guide to practice times for beginners.

PC-502 • Intermediate Practice Routine
A comprehensive look at practice and how you should do it!

There is also a "1 Hour Workout" in the Blank Papers area.

Head Stuff

Megalomaniac me decided to put down the way I think people learn - used it for a CV for a job application a few years ago and I figured it may well be interesting for someone...???

PC-801 • My Thoughts On Learning
My thoughts on learning guitar and music way back in the late 90's, but still mostly right I think...