New Backing Track For Solos, A Thread about various approaches to get the most out of your practice Options

[Todd Simpson]

You don't have to play 8 hours a day, you just need to try to play some almost every day if possible. If you can break it up, (morning/night) so much the better. What you will probably end up having to do is cutting time for something else. There are only 24 hours in a day and you will need to work, sleep, maintain your relationships, etc. So, try to

1.)Get up a little earlier than normal and spend a bit of time playing in the morning. You will feel a bit stiff and maybe not feel like playing. Warm up and push through it. You'll be glad you did. Put in whatever you can, 15 minutes to an hour.

2.)Put in an evening session as well. Somewhere around an hour.

3.)On the weekend try to put in a morning and evening sat and sun as well.

This is 14 sessions per week. Try to hit most of them even if they are short sessions. IMHO two 15 minute sessions spaced apart are better than one 30 session. Putting some time in between allows the brain time to process what you are doing. Your brain will keep playing after you put the guitar down. If you play right before bed, you may actually dream about practicing which is a good thing It means your brain is still processing your practice.

Practice!
Todd

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[Todd Simpson]

NEW BACKING: Lesson 90 backing track (Key of A)

Here is the backing track for this SATURDAY'S VIDEO CHAT LESSON (our Saturday Metal Meltdown)

It's got a bit more groove than usual, Enjoy!



Here is a soundcloud preview. You can download directly from soundcloud embeds. Just click the little down arrow. handy eh?

http://soundcloud.com/techniqueswithtodd/gmc-lesson-90-backingonly

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This post has been edited by Todd Simpson: Dec 29 2011, 01:39 AM