What are the areas where I need to grow musically? Ear training, improvisation, right hand fingerpicking technique, composition, rhythm and the list can grow into ever greater specifics. Good to know where I am and where I want to go. But when am I going to do these things? So easy to make lists, but they do not get much done. Unless I am committed to them and work out the method and time to address what needs doing.
Then as the fruits of practicing come forth, I have this energy available to feed my commitment. Slow steady progress unfolds once I am in motion. Overcoming my inertia is the initial obstacle and then staying true to the path.
Now is the time, the only time I have to practice. Coming into my relationship with the present moment remains the struggle. Enough lists, books, ideas, and clever insights. Do it now!
Hi Patrick! I forget now how I stumbled upon your blog, but I've been really enjoying it. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. I have a lot of things I want to do with music, and it's hard to find the time. So I just do whatever seems like I need to do right away.
I'm working on about 2.5-3 hours of classical guitar repertoire for next month... So toying around with my electric guitar and practicing flute will have to wait for now.
I should have started on it sooner (at least, only part of it is new for me) but last month I just felt a strong need to focus on my fundamentals. It's always time well spent.