In this episode I'm going to go over how we can use the advantage we have as adults - analytical, methodical learning - in order to progress faster at our instrument. I outline what I do during my practice time, every day. Finally, I have some advise on what you should practice and what not.

Structured practice

In this episode I'll talk about how you should practice chords and the various ways they can help you with pop songs, classical pieces, improvisation and understanding music theory.

The importance of chords

We are going to look at the neuroscientific background of efficient practice. Get ready to maximize your returns.

When to practice, how long,  and how often

Understand the concepts of a good practice routine. Get to the bottom of why you may feel inadequate. And chose the right instrument for your learning style.

Three tips on beginning your adult music journey

Being a beginner musician as an adult can be challenging. There are many hurdles in the way; time constraints, comparing oneself to the kids who already play way better, not finding a lot of adults at the same level who will jam with you, maybe even judgement from your peers. I have gone through it all on my journey to make my musical dream come true on the piano and I've done it all over again on guitar and saxophone. In this podcast you can learn from my mistakes and my successes. I offer encouragement, tips and tricks. Sometimes these can be specific to the piano, but I try to keep it general for those interested in other instruments as well.

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