Motivation to Practice

Here are some simple tips to gaining motivation for the sake of practicing!

1. If you are not practicing, someone else is, and they are getting better than you.

Obviously, gaining the upper hand in musicianship is important, but ensure that you are not constantly comparing yourself to others, but rather comparing yourself to your former self.

2. Record yourself!

Record yourself practicing, notice trouble spots, and make it a point to fix it!

3. Keep a practice log.

I have recently found that keeping a practice log is so beneficial to me and my motivation to practice. I love writing down what I did, and having a visual sheet to honestly tell me how much I have practiced.

4. Abuse weekends and school breaks

It is hard to find the motivation sometimes, but never neglect weekends and school breaks to better yourself as a musician.

5. Have someone to look up to!

Who do you look up to that is better than you? I look up to Mindi Abair, and her level of success and musicianship that she has achieved!