This is the post I'm making about a poster I'm putting up in my classroom. It's basically a list of things you need to know or understand to be a master at your instrument (whether it's guitar, bass, or ukelele).
This post will be continuously updated as I work on making this poster a reality. For now, try to imagine what the deeper meaning might be of some of the advice given below.
Last updated: May 30, 2017
Most of the listings aren't numbered because I'm re-ordering them. Look for this list to be solid and in order once all of the posts are done!
1. Practice!
2. Tune your instrument
3. Start with the basics
4. Warm up!
5. Prevent injury
6. Visualize
7. Understand the permanence of practice
8. Play through your mistakes.
9. Work in two dimensions
10. Listen to the song
11. Develop your sense of rhythm!
Learn to read the music
Memorize!
Learn proper guitar care
Learn HS practice (the 150 rule)
Know the difference between practicing and playing
That which is worst should be practiced best
Temet Nosce ("Know thyself")
Don't compare yourself to others
Technique before gear (know thy technique for your instrument, whether bass/uke/guit...)
Watch your hands (some of the time); related - Watch for proper hand position
Learn when to play slowly
Be grateful
Be sure your teacher is grateful
When in doubt, double-check the music (double-check anyway)
Guess when necessary
Know thy tempo
Measure your progress objectively
Test your limits and your beliefs
Learn to start playing the song from any note
Explore the unknown
Understand the metronome
Check each part of the machine
Take breaks when necessary
Get motivated, stay motivated
Ask better questions
Learn theory
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