Practicing shouldn't be a drudgery. It should be fun and done with out any sense of self-judgment. This is very important. When we practice we are teaching ourselves to do something without much thought-to make something a habit. This is done by breaking things down into small groups and through slow repetition. Practice things for brief periods each day at reasonable tempos. Remember not to judge yourself. Just do the practicing carefully at reasonable tempos without any judgment whether something is good or bad. With this type of removed attitude, practicing will become much more productive.

Practice Tips

• Take frequent breaks Try to work on a scale or part of a scale or phrase for 5 minutes. Then take a minute or two break. Working with a time limit makes us concentrate harder and stay focused.
  

• Limit Practice sessions to 45 minutes After practicing for about 45 minutes to 1 hour our ability to concentrate hard is reduced greatly.
  

• Practice in the same place and at the same time everyday, if possible.
  

• Have all your practice items in your practice area so you don't have to search for them.
  
  

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  Don't forget to check out The Practice Spot and Tips for Practicing in the links section of the RLMS Music Homepage!