How To Practice a Musical Instrument Effectively

When you know how to practice a musical instrument effectively you improve much faster. Get these 4 key areas right and you’ll see more results from less practice time.

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-- How to practice a musical instrument effectively --

There's no avoiding the need to practice. If you want to make steady progress as a musician then you need to put the hours in. But not all practice is created equal. If your practice is really effective then you can make much MORE progress in much LESS time.

This video goes over 4 key areas that you need to have in place to make your music practice as effective as possible. They’re simple to implement, so you can be on your way to getting better results in no time at all.

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[MyJB]

I am an experienced guitar player and still watch this video every few months as I stumble back into bad habits. These are four KEY elements to achieving steady progress for any skill, not just music. Play and STAY in the Zone ! Thank you Mark !

[Rose-tuvk]

Need this rn, my brain feels overloaded with information, I’m studying 4 different instruments and whew 😂 need to find some good methods so thank you

[aclassmedicine]

Persistence pays off. Mark is an excellent motivator and teacher, great instrument "side manner"!

[dawnastebbins]

Love the story about the Rach! One of my very fave composers.

[samwheeler-brown]

These are great fundamental tips for anyone in an intermediate rut. Saved myself a lot time being wasted Mark thank you 🙏

[adsupermusone]

A very helpful recap. Slowly practice, then master it.

[josephfigliuolo]

Mark has helped me get out of a musical rut that has lasted decades! Thank you! I will join the boot camp in August 2021. These shorts help keep me motivated.

[yourboi]

Hey Mark! Good to see your subs are growing. I’ve been subbed since last year. I always like your videos even if it’s a repeat (helps to reinforce the fundamentals)

Keep up the good work!

[anjelmantel]

These tips helped me INSTANTLY AFTER USING THEM!!! I was playing the same passage for 2 hours before watching this video and looked this video up out our anger lol. Thank you so much!! I subscribed and will be watching many more of your videos!

[rideemnz]

Super helpful and practical info. Thank you.

[hairybananna]

Absolutely excellent practice advise thankyou.

[peterevelle]

At any playing level, this is great advice, and well worth reviewing

[mikes]

Thank You!!!! Your practical tips are very helpful. I added this video to my saved playlist so I can review it again. Even the ads that popped up are helpful, especially Playground Sessions

[clairemarvell]

Good, informed tips...I need to start subscribing at the end of the month. Have also liked 👍

[lunchmind]

Thank you Mark A wonderful video(I took notes).

[GeorgeBletchly]

Very helpful. I'm 70 years old. Is improvement still possible at my age?

[roystondowsett]

Hi Mark. Thanks for the Video. "Make sure you play it right" Yes I do this, slow enough to be perfect melody wise, but when it comes to tricky sub divisions I'm never sure if i really am perfect however slow I take it... .eg are my triplets or 1/16s exactly equal. I am trying to improve my timing. Any thoughts on knowing when its right ? thanks

[ClivehWright]

Really interesting. Great videos.
I am a bit confused as from my understanding it doesn't fit with what Huberman talks about and that you linked to in a different video.
Am I right in thinking that slow, correct practice comes after you have put the repetitions in and made heaps of mistakes?

Huberman link

[dawnastebbins]

I love this Mark! But I'm reading in Tiny Habits that motivation is not the most effective thing to bank on (?) Thanks so much, I am really getting a lot from the courses and videos 😘

[SimonSimon-rntm]

Please spell 'practise' correctly!