There are occasional things that I work on with people that are more big-picture kind of concepts, and an important one is how to be a good student and get the most out of our lessons together. It might seem obvious - just do what your teacher says and you’ll get better - but there’s more to it than that. If you stay on point, you’ll end up being a better musician and, of course, will make sure you’re getting your money’s worth! As a student, you have to make sure you’re staying dedicated and you’re working on the right stuff in the right way to accomplish what you set out to do. Here are a few of the things I often recommend to musicians of all instruments and skill levels who want to get the most out of their lessons. And while you’re here, if you’re new to Soundfly, check out our four-week mentorship program which pairs you with a Mentor for a personalized goal-oriented session. It’s a totally reinvented way to learn online, and what you read in this article can help your learning go a long way! Set goals for yourselfīefore you start lessons, you should have some idea of what you want to achieve. Maybe you want to be able to play the chords to a few songs, maybe you want to be able to improvise on John Coltrane’s “Giant Steps,” or maybe your dream is to start a band that sounds just like Deep Purple. Whatever the case may be, have some idea of what you’re hoping to get out of your lessons and let your teacher know. Once you set your goals, don’t be afraid to change them or add to them. Once you realize how much fun playing a note-for-note rendition of your favorite solo is, do you want to try something else, or do you feel like you’ve achieved everything and don’t need to take lessons any longer? Both answers are absolutely fine - you’re in control - just make sure you consider these questions and decide. This might seem like a no-brainer to some, but it’s a frequent conversation I need to have with students of all ages. If you don’t have time to practice, you probably don’t have time to get any better. In that case, you should reconsider what your goals might be. If you’re just taking lessons to de-stress and have another person to play with, maybe this is okay. But if you have a skill-related goal, you’ll need to put in some time to get the most out of your lessons. It’s not only important to find the time to practice, but also to have fun and play music.
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