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Posted by: Andrew Cockburn Apr 18 2008, 02:23 PM

Sounds like a simple concept, but I know that I am guilty of goofing off when I should be practicing. GMC in particular is always a huge distraction ...

Posted by: Vinod Saranga Apr 18 2008, 02:38 PM

great advice Andrew

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 18 2008, 02:50 PM

It is hard to stay focused when things are distracting, specially the computer and TV. Practicing in a complete silence is a way to go imho. That's why I mainly practice at night (that and I don't have the time during the day )

Posted by: Vinod Saranga Apr 18 2008, 03:39 PM

But practising in night time is not practical to me as my family members need sweet dreams.

I look for silent day time instead,without my computer and TV

Posted by: Trond Vold Apr 18 2008, 06:13 PM

Thats a really good tip.

My recording sessions is the best practice for me, because i feel like i'm the most focused on what i'm doing then.

Posted by: Marcus Siepen Apr 18 2008, 06:32 PM

I agree with Trond, when I record I ONLY focus on this, and the good thing is that later you can listen to the result and see if you improved

Posted by: Kristofer Dahl Apr 18 2008, 08:59 PM

Staying focused even when doing the boring exercises will help you improve your muting technique ("cleanliness") and tone - by actively thinking on finger placement and synchronisation. Absolutely mandatory to reach the top, in other words!

Posted by: Ivan Milenkovic Apr 18 2008, 10:11 PM

Couldn't agree more, when in total silence and focusing on muting the strings - it can do wonders for the tone!

Posted by: Danilo Capezzuto Apr 23 2008, 10:38 AM

The better way to practice focused is to practice in little pieces make little pause between exercises (imho)

Posted by: Nemanja Filipovic Apr 23 2008, 11:02 PM

great tip,sounds simple,but some times it is very hard to stay in focus,especially when practicing.

Posted by: Bogdan Radovic Apr 23 2008, 11:10 PM

This is very important...One should practice and concentrate..Goofing and just playing stuff , rather being focused on something that you need to practice is bad...And we all tend to "wander off" sometimes...

Posted by: Muris Varajic Apr 25 2008, 01:02 PM

I know the feel,usually I sit in front of PC,watching the screen and doing some chops.
Most of the time I play rubbish to be honest.

Focus while practicing,absolutely!!