So you have your shiny new instrument but there is one problem, you can’t play anything…it’s time to get started.
There are two ways to begin learning an instrument: with lessons, or
without lessons. TAKE LESSONS! Especially if this is your first instrument,
because you are not only learning an instrument, you’re learning the basics of
music and music theory, which is the backbone of any solid musician. Trying to
learn on your own or from youtube videos will take much longer and you won’t
learn some essential parts about playing your instrument and playing music in
general.
Youtube videos can be great to learn songs and some techniques as long
as you are taking lessons as well. Finding lessons is easy. Go to your local
music store, and if they don’t have lessons I’m sure they know where you can
find someone who does. Also, use google or craigslist, there are plenty of
professionals out there eager to teach.
This is where the dedication comes
into play. So you’ve started taking lessons, you like your teacher and you are
excited to be playing your instrument, but after a few weeks you get
discouraged. Learning an instrument is HARD! It gets extremely frustrating and
you might begin to think you may never get good. This is an important hurdle to
get over. STICK WITH IT! Don’t give up. Remember how badly you want to become a
good musician. Remember practicing is a part of that, and with time you will
get there. Here are some tips to help you survive your next frustrating
practice:- SLOW DOWN! If you learn it slow, you can gradually speed up until you get it.
- Take a deep breath, RELAX, then keep going. Sometimes you just need a second to get your head together.
- TAKE A BREAK! Practicing something new for too long can get frustrating, you just need to come back to it later.
- Learn songs you love! Practicing is way better if you get to play songs that inspire you.
- DON'T FORGET that you committed to learning this instrument, and with practice, you will become a great musician. Baby steps!
So find the right instrument, find
the right teacher, stay dedicated and PRACTICE! Follow these guidelines and
you’ll be well on your way to making beautiful music. Leave me a comment and
let me know what you all decide and if you have any questions!
If you’re having
trouble finding instruments to buy, scroll down and check out my store, I have
some great stuff for affordable prices. Good luck!
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