Developing Your Musicianship Skills

Developing as a musician can, at times, become the most frustrating process you will ever have to endure. There will always be an aspect of musicianship you struggle with, whether it be music theory, ear training, playing in an ensemble, etc.

It's never going to be easy, I'm sorry to say, but there are a lot of things you can do to refine your practice methods to limit the agnozing feeling of "just not getting it." Sometimes, it's just as easy as looking at things from a different perspective, or stopping to relax and take a breath. People make practicing seem a lot more difficult and strenuous than it really is. The only thing that should ever matter when you are practicing is that you are working to your potential. A lot of people become bogged down because they think they are not good enough, and ironically this makes them lazy practicers, (I made that word up) and as a result, bad musicians. Don't let this happen to you. By the same token, many people refuse to recognize their limits, and as a result take on too much during their practice time, and can't really play any of their material that well by the end.

For instance, is it really necessary to practice 6 hours a day? A lot of musicians use their long practice sessions as bragging rights, and some of them are actually very good, but in a lot of cases, practicing more isn't always practicing better.

Do I Really Need a Music Teacher?
A lot of people argue that there are so many self-taught artists that become very successful. Many believe that getting a teacher will "cramp their style", as they are forced to play like everyone else. This can actually be somewhat true, but it's rarely ever the teacher's fault...

How to Teach Yourself Music.
Have you ever wondered how untrained musicians can get to be so great? Most people think it's just talent, but thats not true-- in fact, you can learn music yourself too!

The Lesson Music Teachers avoid...
Learn the quality found in every great musician that your music teachers will rarely discuss with you.

Improve Musicianship Without Lifting a Finger.
Musicianship is affected by more than just practice time-- it's affected by attitude, too. A simple change in perspective can turn you into a great musician, and propel you forward.

Musicians Can Break Free of Plateaus!

How to push past road-blocks on the way to becoming a great musician-- speed up your development and you will jumpstart your music career.