How To Practice Music Every Day
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- Playing consistently at your best, comes from practising consistently. Ideally, daily. It’s the secret to becoming a better musician. Here are my top tips on how to show up and practice effectively everyday.
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-- How to practice music daily --
It’s easy to realise that you’ll make the fastest progress if you practice everyday. But much harder to show up consistently and actually DO it.
Here are a few simple things you can do to improve the consistency and effectiveness of your music practice. I’ve used these myself to be super-consistent with my practice over periods of years… Just apply one or two of these and you’ll start to see much better results.
* Have your aims and WHY in place before you start
* Keep your plan short and manageable
* Practice at a set time each day
* Have each day's practice topic carefully planned out in advance
* Set up your practice space to make things easy
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Great instruction !!!!!!
I’m a 77 year old, just now learning to play piano !!!
I'm a mainly self taught bass player, but a procrastinator, and a single dad with small children, and a day job, and getting older (nearly 60).
Despite all this, I mainly have a love of jazz and its various fusion forms, but also a wide genre-appreciation, meaning of course that lots of practice is needed.
Your videos are therefore brilliant for me, offering fresh and very practical inspiration.
I'm so glad I stumbled upon your posts on here.
Thank you.
So glad to hear this. Keep going. It's amazing how small amounts of focused practice can add up to huge progress over time. Don't let the feeling that you need to do LOTS of practice stop you from doing the one small thing that's next on your list...
Brother you are one of those Angels who reflect the power of music .I am from NEW ZEALA ND native to Africa(Ethiopia/Eritrea) you are truly a teacher a bridge builder for people to enter the spiritual world of divine Music.from thousand miles away you put light into my world that is what a true messenger does .within the temporary limitation that surround me at 62 yrs of age my life long love for the guitar when I hear you you keep inspiring me to to have that passion and discipline and most of all to enjoy my relationship with music and the instrument.As my circumstance change I pray I will subscribe to you God allowing.
I pray for you to reach multitude
Blessings
Mered Yoseph
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So glad you're finding my videos helpful, Mered. And thanks for sharing these comments - it means a lot to me to hear this. Keep playing. And, most of all, keep enjoying your music.
Mered, you should be a writer, the way you describe things stands out, it sounds like music or poetry! May the Lord bless you in all arears of your life, Mark is one of the blessings to us! 😊
I am grateful for these tips Mark. It's so wonderful that you understand the emotional connection with the music and then how to execute a simple, daily practice to move us ahead. My challenge as a player and a teacher of three instruments is there is so much material to cover, so I will break it down daily for myself with a consistent time and clear focus. You have a unique gift in your discovery. Thank you for sharing this.
After deferring practice for many years, daily routine with a short version and emotion intention were 4 things that resonate with me. I have a list of favourite which are achievable for a beginner, i attempt to play each in order, number 1 is almost there. Short version is to play the one, long is to try each. Because i am clear with my intention and emotionally engaged (it is my highest priority at this stage of my life) practice is a pleasure.
Sounds like you've got a great setup there. Keep up the good work!
The complexity of our culture makes this advice so helpful. Having the End goal in mind is the advice I found most helpful. I had genuinely stopped doing that. Thank you Mark.
You are like your namesake. The evangelist Mark is the shortest Gospel but in many ways the clearest.😊
I used to "blame" classical music for promoting perfectionism. I was wrong. I was approaching classical music as a perfectionist.
This approach makes so much sense, at a time when I desperately need it.
What stood out for me in this video - surprise! - was the commitment to order and orderliness: just hearing the description of the morning's workspace made it click for me -- the battle must be won, in increments, each and every day. And the more that can be done to make a routine schedule accessible, inviting, and doable, the better.
Glad it was helpful, Roderic. And you're absolutely right - discipline doesn't have to be "hard" or "unpleasant". Find ways to make doing the important things as fun as possible.
Thank you Mark. Chekhov said that successful living as the rest of having definite intentions. It's illuminating to see this applied to music. all best, irving
I'll have to look up that quote. Thanks for sharing it. Tolstoy also has some insightful and very applicable thoughts about living well.
A few years ago, I took your course on how to practice. I enjoy reading your emails in the morning over tea. You have had a profound impact on my music. I now have a music room where my band (which I didn’t have before) comes to rehearse every week. Every morning, after tea, I go in there to practice with an idea about what I want to accomplish. My playing has moved forward in ways I had always hoped for but that had always felt out of reach. Thank you doesn’t express my gratitude well enough.
Thanks so much for the kind words. And well done to you for putting in the hard work to get these results. (Nothing I teach can ever have any impact unless people *apply* it!)
Thank you)
So helpful. Thanks Mark
Thank you
Very useful video. Thank you.
Good morning, I am so happy to view your ideas, methods and numerous ways in which to get better at playing music. You have given in sight into why certain things we've been told does not work. I often wonder why I don't seem to improve, you have unveiled those reasons thank you. I would love to learn more and support your channel, tell me how I can become a part of your community, again thanks, Edward Henderson
All of the tips are helpful.......
I just discovered your channel, it is really helpful, thank you for taking the time to help your fellow musicians. Really.
Thanks.
Very articulate and the content is on spot! Motivating- Thank you!🎻🎵🌻
so nice to hear from you what I have been telling my students: that is, what to focus on when working on scales, or what I call warmups. Tone, rhythm, etc. as well as watching hand position, concentrating on relaxing. Great points!!
Sounds like just about the right way to learn anything new. Great job!
Hi Mark - love your tips on practising - these are all things I knew, to some extent, but seeing them all together in a package was useful to crystallize the ideas. Thinking of your goal at the start of each session was the suggestion that I will add to my playing time. Keeping these goals in mind will definitely help to motivate me. One thing that I might add - journalling! I may think that I am practising most days of the week but if I actually write down the dates and times, I can catch when I am deluding myself - journalling keeps me accountable! Some times it is just a date and time, other times it includes specific topics, challenges and progress. Also, I can write in tomorrow's plan in pencil to know exactly where to start and what to cover.
Getting up a few hours before the sun rises is my best practice time. The hands are rested , the mind is clear and warming up is a breeze. Good tips friend
Making a manageable routine and amount of time resonated with me.
Perfect! I found I was so much more motivated once I made a manageable plan and started following through on it consistently.
Kudos to you! You have got it
I really appreciate your tips and suggestions! I really resonate with planning out the specifics of a practice session. When I have done this, it has always yielded the best results!
You are so welcome, Sue! Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for thegood5 advice.
I used to play violin as a Child, as an adult I wanted to take up my playing. However, it is not easy now!!
Thank you so much, Mark, for sharing your experience and very helpful tips. It is very encouraging knowing that we all have similar issues. 🙏🎵
Everything you said is workable. Thank you!
You're welcome, Michael. Glad it was useful.
All very helpful! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful, Audrey!
Love watching your videos, Mark. Always inspiring. Having a set time frame, and manageable routine works for me. I usually end up really getting into it and once the routine is complete i feel guilt free about chasing the shiny objects and sinking my teeth into learning new songs. Thank you, Mark. 🎷🎶💕
Great to hear, Sabrina!
thanks Mark i enjoy your insights and advice in the psyche of creating and performing music and the tips are great stay the course when the wind blows you off.
You got it, Christopher! Most people can keep going when the conditions are good. What determines those who succeed in the long-term from those who don't is how they deal with the tough conditions. Everyone gets blown off course at some point - the question is whether you get back on track, or just give up...
Thank you, thank you, thank you. finally I have the tool and idea on how to regulate my practice. I especially liked the idea of what to focus when practicing a particular skill.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks Mark - I love the idea of the time management by practising the same time each day and deciding what you're going to practise each day.
Glad it was helpful!
Beautfully done in the manner of an excellent therapist and kindred spirit. It was truly motivatiing. Thanks
Thank you so much, Martin!
Thanks, really useful!
You're welcome, Geoff!
Greetings and Salutations Dear Mark. Thank you for your excellent video. I have been procrastenating still....however, seeing your film just now (for the 2nd time) was like a sprinkle of magic dust over me. (to re-set stuff, the sorting shed-in-your-head) Ha Ha. What a pleasure to see and hear your gentle tho no nonsense delivery as an educator. Thank you, yet again. Ready to launch..!
You're welcome, Janine. Good luck with your "launch"...
Plan the practice is a good tip. 😎
Wonderfully motivating with actionable focus. Thank you -- you are very inspiring! I particularly like envisioning the outcome of the practicing that you spoke of in the beginning. I wrote my own vision and I can feel myself easing into a stronger sense of confidence.
That's great to hear. So glad that you've taken action on this. Keep up the good work!
Excellent, in my opinion. THANK YOU SIR.
So glad you enjoyed it!
Excellent summation. I like how you stress abandoning perfection and keeping a practice space and material prepared and organized. Consistency. It is so easy to say " ah what the heck, I only have 15-20 minutes today so why bother". Which is wrong. One can have an effective practice with such little time if the focus and priority is correct. These tips are pragmatic for any hobby or pursuit one takes up.
So glad you enjoyed this.
Thanks! What I enjoyed about this video was realizing I had already put several of these tips into play...now I can pick one or two of the others to implement immediately. For me, the best tip is one I instituted recently (I am newly back to playing after a years long hiatus): set time every day. For me, it is 10 AM after my morning routine is complete. My practice session is now a reward for getting my daily chores done. I will now work on defining my long term goals and articulating my "why?"
Glad it was helpful, Angie! And sounds like you're doing a great job already.
Remembering your goals and what brings you the most joy about your music is so important. Connecting with that before each practice will give you the drive to get through your session each day. I liked that the most and making your planned lessons for yourself manageable in the smallest amount of time. All of your tips are so awesome and inspiring Mark. Thank you for all you do. I made myself a plan and today is day 2.
Love that, Sabrina! The hardest part is often to get started. So if you're on day 2 already then you're well on your way.
The thing that sticks in my mind is getting my area ready for a rehearsal. For Covid I'm working outside. It encouraged me to get an electrical extention for metronome, light and turner ready before it might be needed in the rehearsal. Thanks I also liked the idea of Plan A and Plan B in regards to practice time.
Sounds like a good plan, Ramona.
Suraiya Jabeen
I'm so grateful to you for your suggestions how to improve music and singing. You are great!
It's my pleasure, Suraiya. Glad they're helpful.
Great Vid Mark!
Thanks, George! Hope you're doing well. Will you be at Mike Walker's retreat in September? Maybe catch up with you then.
Thank you for your emails, this is really on point for me and very useful.
Glad it was helpful!
I agree! Super useful and practical compared to most.
Thank you
You're welcome, Ivette 😊
Hi Mark! Thanks so much for this brilliant little video - even as a hobby pianist in retirement, I could identify with EVERY single point that you made. My aim in playing melodic minors in thirds (sixths are a little more difficult!) is to be able to play them WITH EYES CLOSED!!! Doesn't that make you laugh??? - but it trains concentration as well!
I think that's a great thing to aim for, Maija. Closing your eyes automatically puts more emphasis on noticing physical feelings - so it can be an excellent way to practice.
The best tip is about having productive habits that are easily repeatable; which often means removing barriers. An obvious one in a pandemic with significant others in the same house is to get used to playing softly or using ear phones! But it's also about having (for keyboard users) stuff within easy reach, such having a table-top "child's" midi keyboard ready to enter notes or try out chords etc in front of a computer screen. I used Dorico now as its been on offer and it's just great to use. Then when I'm ready I can either play what I've done in Dorico or switch to my 88 key piano right next to me.
Great points there, Brian. Thanks for sharing.
BREAKTHOUGH MOMENT I've been trying to memorize a 12 bar piece for a long time (a Jens Larsen Etude), no success, tried your advice and in 25 minutes I had it, admittedly it's still rough, but a major step forward. I also had some assistance from Phillip Johnston's "The Practice Revolution" - and an exercise called "The Seven Stages of Misery" which I subjected myself to yesterday. These two processes have taken me appreciably forward, which is all I hoped for from a perfect practice session. Thanks Mark.
That's brilliant, David. Great work! And I love your attitude here. The fact that it's still rough doesn't matter since you've made a clear step forward. As long as you keep moving forward, you'll inevitably make rapid progress even if you don't get there in one go.
When are we ever going to hear you play Mark
Yeah! I'd also love to hear you play Mark
I'll think about it. Not really what I'm trying to do with this channel, though, so I'm not sure that it fits alongside these teaching videos...
@@PlayInTheZone I understand you're thinking of this. Makes sense
really I would have thought it was very relevant to what you teach
@@PlayInTheZone Just load something up on TH-cam. Not part of your teaching or on the channel. I too think it's very relevant.
my #1 :set specific practice goals
Good choice. I find that makes such a difference to my practice.
I don't need additional motivation to get on with practice. I need to know what to practice.... I am stuck in the classical training that I was brought up with instead of being able to be free at the piano.
Best tip: be specific as possible regarding what you want to achieve. From this I will focus today on my singing, tone control, filling and thinning notes. . I will hold a B3 and thin and fill note....then go up and down...I'll just use A vowel....
Great video.
Love that, Jason! Great that you're taking action straight away.
I have no long term goals. I’m nearing 50, there’s no way I’m going to be a star pianist. If I can play a few songs in a passable way, I’m happy.
... don´t wait until its perfect....
Amazing! Five minutes into the video I said to myself: Hey, for me it might also be a good idea to write down more specific details of what I'm going to practice. Two minutes later you confirmed this. Am I already starting to channel you?
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Nice!
Thank you so much for this great advice! It made me discover why I don't practice: My "why" is playing together with others, and that hasn't been possible for a year now. After having studied the organ, I learned the viola (yes, intentionally, because you can still do this as an adult). I yearned to make music together with others, and I thoroughly enjoy being a thread in the woven sound.
Since our last concert in March 2020 was cancelled, our orchestra hasn't met again. During this year, I practised fewer times than I have fingers. Playing on my own gives me no incentive whatsoever though I love the sound of my instrument, and I could write a list of what I could work on. Usually, I have no problem practising - when I know what for.
Could you maybe make a video about what could work in such a situation?
So glad it helped, Christiane. I'm not sure what you're asking here, though. Is it how to motivate yourself when you have no events coming up? The short answer is to organise something yourself.
@@PlayInTheZone , yes, organising something myself would be best. Unfortunately, meeting others will have to wait, here in Germany we're still in lockdown and it will get become even stricter next week.
But writing questions can be a great way to finding an answer, I had the idea of just playing orchestral music I have the sheet music for and have a play-along. That'll give me enough motivation to practice again.
Thank you for replying, I find your take on practising so inspiring!
You have very clearly explained the rules for effective practice. My problem is I plan too many goals. Then I get bored and my motivation decreases... Could you go deeper into the issue about setting goals?
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely consider doing something on that. Until then you might like to check out this video on simplifying your goals: th-cam.com/video/sfAqtXlGLFk/w-d-xo.html And maybe also this article of mine: playinthezone.com/clear-goals-music-progress/
Have a topic planned out in advance.
I have a question. I struggle with a piece called callejon de luna by vicente amigo. There are some parts i just can't master. Any tips?
Before retire I practiced mostly on weekends. Now I take weekend break and practice a lot monday to friday. Do one really need to practice every day?
I like what you're saying. However in rock and roll lots of it is improvisation. Mastering a piece is slightly different. Listen to Hendrix. He plays a song differently every time. It's his song as well...most if the time.
For sure. The best improvising musicians I know approach practising improvisation in a very structured way, though. That doesn't mean that there's no creativity involved - just that they put very specific restrictions in place that help them really target effective ways to develop that creativity.
Hi master ,actully i just sing in your websit and i dont know what shoul i do next what is the next step could you help me pleaze
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I practice 3 hours a day for over 10 years.I still cant play for shit.I know 6 year olds that are better.What a waste of time.Im giving away learning.Its a huge waste of time.I wish i never tried in the first place
3 hours a day?! That’s crazy. I practise something like 5 minutes every second day. Well, I’m still sh.t, but I’m enjoying it. Do you have a teacher?
Oh he is such an insufferable old bore who, amongst other things, needs desperately to stop waving his arms about!