I have been having trouble fitting in practice time. I understand 5 minutes a day would do wonders but have not been doing so.
I get hung up on the little things sometimes, e.g. trying to find pictures suitable for this site… five minutes later I realize the aim of this is to record my journey and provide some sort of accountability, not to produce an award winning blog.
I have done the following
- Instrument is out for easy access.
- All sorts of apps and music to help me… today I’m using this to help identify note names quickly http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note
I need to figure out a regular practice time.
My most productive time is first thing in the morning, but because of neighbours that is not possible. I could practice in the car (parked!) before I go into the office but I worry the instrument could be stolen/the car broken into if people see me leaving it there. It needs to be in the evening but before 9. Below I am committing to the following practice.
Thursday – already practice with Band & Wednesday – I worry that I will interfere with the lesson.
Monday – Immediately after school drop off 9am.
Tuesday – Immediately – home from work
Friday – Immediately after school pick up.
Saturday & Sunday – plan week by week but 1 pm if at home.
There. I’m committed.
Learning the Tenor Horn 