[Harp-L] Re: Harp-L Digest, Vol 93, Issue 50




On May 21, 2011, at 4:12 PM, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Hi all,


I know there's been conversations about good techniques for practicing -
what to do, how long to do it, etc. but I wonder if anyone's got good tips
on getting into the habit of practicing - any techniques they use when they
find their motivation to practice lagging, or find themselves coming up with
excuses not to, that sort of thing - how do you hold your own feet to the
fire?


Sean
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take a gig that's way over your head, but not happening too soon.


fear sets in nicely, and suddenly you have a concrete reason to practice.

Of course, not everyone will be lucky in the timing of gigs, but , if things work out, it's a good plan.

OR, create a gig, or just a "get together" with other players in a month's time. Tell everyone what tunes you're going to play, picking a few tunes that you think "Heck, I'll NEVER be able to play that".

again, with the fear, if only of embarrassment

a great motivator...

jk



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