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

[JON KIP <jonkip@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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
> WebRep
> Overall rating

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