How Good Is Your Time Management? |
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How Good Is Your Time Management? |
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Apr 5 2013, 05:08 PM |
If we're just talking about trying to find time for guitar then you first need to assess your musical priorities.
Are you in a band with upcoming shows? Are there songs and/or solos that you need to work on because they are not performance ready? Are you trying to get to a point where you're good enough to be in a band that performs? Do you have an audition coming up? Are you about to get kicked out of your current band because you're not cutting it anymore due to lack of practice time? If any of these are yes, then one most definitely needs to adjust their time. And if music is that serious for you(?) then practicing - either solo and/or with the band - doesn't count as 'free' time. I've mentioned this before in a thread but if I don't have something to practice for i.e., new tunes to learn, a new project or I'm just plain not inspired - I don't play for a few days. It doesn't hurt anything. I take two to three solid weeks off every year from guitar. It takes me 'maybe' three days to get the rust off. *(Keep in mind I've been playing for YEARS and I definitely did the 3 to 6 hours a day almost every day for probably close to 6 years solid.) *I know Gab's read it but I can't recommend enough Julia Cameron's book "The Artist's Way". Anyone who does any type of art seriously (not necessarily for a living - but at least takes it seriously) NEEDS to read this book. It will help you understand what it is you are trying to 'time manage' and why some of things that you think are a waste of time aren't. Along with all the cool and analogous Zen and Ninja volumes you WILL find this in the shelves of most professional artists. This post has been edited by klasaine: Apr 6 2013, 08:42 AM -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
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Apr 6 2013, 12:56 PM |
Thanks for the suggestion Ken, I'll check it out
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Apr 6 2013, 06:29 PM |
Here's a interesting site regarding practicing and time management ...
http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/how-man...d-you-practice/ -------------------- - Ken Lasaine
https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/foolin-the-clouds https://soundcloud.com/klasaine2/surfin-at-the-country-hop Soundcloud assorted ... https://soundcloud.com/klasaine3 New record ... http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kenlasaine Solo Guitar ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...5iIdO2tpgtj25Ke Stuff I'm on ... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXZh...b-dhb-4B0KgRY-d |
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Apr 7 2013, 12:13 PM |
Thanks for sharing this Ken - Great reminder on looking in our personal practice mirror!
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Apr 8 2013, 03:01 PM |
Here's a interesting site regarding practicing and time management ... http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/how-man...d-you-practice/ This is a very interesting article! I read some parts but I'll analyze it deeply later. Thanks for sharing!! -------------------- My lessons
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Apr 8 2013, 04:58 PM
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It's Bad.!
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Apr 10 2013, 09:17 AM |
Hey man, whatever works for you and gets things done, is best! As long as you get plenty of rest and keep a healthy relationship with your Mrs., it's super!
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Apr 10 2013, 10:23 AM |
This really depends on the mood. Sometimes I make a schedule for all the activities in the day just for fun and try to keep up with it. Usually I get everything I plan done in time.
But this is a very good thread and point Ken - for guitar practice and music stuff (Recording/Band etc), I would definitely recommend making a schedule and sticking to it. Its like when you schedule a band gig in advance, you know you are going to be there. Same should be done with recording sessions, composing and most important - practicing. If one doesn't schedule it in advance and relies on it to fall in the "free time", there is a big chance that it might not get its spot/priority in relation to other "free time stuff". -------------------- For GMC support please email support (at) guitarmasterclass.net
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