Practice

The Art of Practice

The ability to practice effectively is the most important skill you will develop as a musician.

The time you spend practicing your instrument will dwarf any other musical activity. Lessons and performances will comprise far fewer hours than the hundreds and thousands you will accrue in solitude, practicing. Teachers may guide you and experiences may shape you, but the progress you make as a musician will come from practice.

Scale Practice

Video Lessons and PDF Download
Scales are wonderful tools that you can use to hone in on specific elements of your technique and musicianship. In this lesson we will focus on how best to use scales in your next practice session.

Simon's 5 Minute Warmup

Video Lesson and PDF Download
Warming up is important and it doesn’t have to be overly complicated. In this lesson I share with you the 5 minute warmup routine that I use before each practice session and performance.

The Art of Practice

Practice Techniques

Practice Resources

4 Practice Templates

4 Pre-written Practice Templates
Do you have 15 minutes or 2 hours for your next practice session? How are you going to use that time? It is good to know how to make the most of each time-frame when practicing

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Recording Yourself for Practice

Podcast and Article
Gain objectivity from the simple yet revealing act of recording your practice.

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Transform Your Playing at the CGC Academy

If you struggle with frustration, overwhelm, and a lack of focus the CGC Academy can help you transform your musical experience.

With world-class curriculum that is progressive and structured you will find a learning pathway that has everything laid out for you. All materials are provided and you will have access at all hours so that you can practice when it suits your schedule.

Study with dedicated teachers who have worked with thousands of students just like you from all over the world.

And, you will not be alone in your journey. Inside the Academy you will find a supportive community of musicians that are working to develop their playing and musical expression.

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