You'll Hear It 7 Great Practice Routine Hacks - #1
Jan 31, 2018
They lay out seven practical practice routine hacks in short, actionable tips. Topics include creating a fixed warm-up, saving full performances for the end of a session, and balancing focused practice with loose playing. They stress working on weaknesses, practicing daily even for minutes, switching tasks to reinforce learning, and listening closely to everything you play.
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Start With A Fixed Warmup Routine
- Develop a fixed way to begin each practice session so you never wonder what to do when you sit down.
- Choose a simple, repeatable starting routine (scales, tonguing for trumpets, etc.) that cues focused practice immediately.
Save Playing Tunes Until The End
- Don't begin by playing tunes casually; save free-form or performance-style playing for the end of your session.
- First hit specific technical or problem areas so you avoid rambling through already-known pieces and wasting practice time.
Balance Conscious Drill With Unconscious Playing
- Split practice into conscious focused work (70–80%) and unconscious playing where you let skills surface without analytical focus.
- Use conscious practice for targeted skill-building, then finish with loose playing so improvements become automatic.