How can I enjoy practicing an instrument?

10 tips to help you practise more effectively

1. Create atmosphere. Get the right set-up for you.
2. Warm up. Like a physical workout, a warm-up is essential.
3. Have a goal.
4. Be realistic.
5. Identify and overcome the problems.
6. Being a musician is so much more than just playing the notes.
7. Write on your music.
8. Record yourself.

How can I love my instrument again?

It can be time on your instrument, time spent working on ear training, or even some focused listening to your favorite solos. All of it will improve your musicianship. Remember, having a “cram session” once a week is less effective than spending 20 focused minutes every day.

Why should I practice my instrument?

When you practice, you develop muscle memory. That’s muscle memory at work. If the only time you play your instrument is during your lesson, then your muscles will have trouble remembering what they did during your last lesson and you won’t make much progress.

How do musicians stay motivated?

How to stay motivated

1. Just do one thing a day.
2. Remember the big picture.
3. Join a Facebook or Reddit group of fellow musicians.
4. Schedule stuff.
5. Make a to-do list.
6. Set a timer.
7. Don’t compare yourself to others.
8. Get sleep.

Should you give up on playing your instrument?

But this doesn’t mean that you should give up on practicing or even music. You simply need to change your mindset before you get into the practice room. Strive to get into a relaxed, productive and creative space every time you play your instrument. Aim to free your mind from negativity, stress, and the pressure of competition.

Why do we need to practice hard things?

We learn that there can be value in an experience, even when it is not pleasurable. Being willing (and tough enough) to keep practicing something hard gives us a sense of pride and inner strength. It connects us to ourselves in a very profound way.

How do I practice piano without getting bored?

Or play a scale really slowly. Or set the timer for five minutes and pick one little thing to fix. And if at the end of five, you don’t feel like continuing, put your instrument away and try again later. Second, once you’ve played yourself into the mood to practice, try stopping in the middle of a task.

How can I practice my violin for less than an hour?

So instead of thinking about practicing for an hour, or having to work on 10 excerpts, or memorize a concerto, just tune your instrument. Or play a scale really slowly. Or set the timer for five minutes and pick one little thing to fix. And if at the end of five, you don’t feel like continuing, put your instrument away and try again later.