Last week, on my guitar instructor’s advice, I started a practice routine. As I’ve written before, I work best with structure, so how is it going?
First, I’m saving a lot of energy each day because I already know what to work on. I plan it at the start of the week, which takes the guesswork out of every session.
Second, having a game plan keeps me more focused on the exercises themselves.
Third, I feel more in control of my day. I work on a couple of specific things and do my best to nail each one. It’s hard to say for sure yet, but I think I’m making faster progress.
There’s also a bonus: my whole day is more productive. I have plenty to do besides music, and since I’m using my practice time more efficiently, I have more energy left for my other projects.
Overall, it’s working out pretty well. 🎸