Practive everyday: help your long-term memory and improve your learning curve.
Have specific goals: create specific, attainable goals before you practice.
Begin with the basics: go over technique first. Always have a warm-up plan.
Focus on the tough stuff: spend your time on what you cannot play. Turn fear into confidence.
Write it down: get the most from your practice log. See your goals and accomplishments.
Slow it down: muscle memory. Never make mistakes. Learn it right the first time.
Break it down: identify musical sections. Don't always start at the beginning. Help memorization.
Use a metronome: always work on improving your time. Don't stretch time for the Tough Stuff.
Practice away from your instrument: visualize yourself playing successfully. Hear the music in your mind.
Accentuate the positive: use positive language in the practice room. Focus on solutions, not problems.
by Molto Music Publishing Company.
