We all have days where we simply can not be bothered, and this video has to do with what to do on those days so you do not lose momentum. I talk about how to make practice smaller, simpler, and more reasonable, instead of doing nothing and letting the space grow.
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This was really really helpful. I really appreciate it. I haven’t been able to practice for weeks!!! 😢
I always tend to skip it all together 😢
SO relatable right now! 😰
Thank you!
Even itty bitty baby steps can take you along the journey.
Motivation is key when it comes to playing violin 🎻 these videos are so helpful 🙏
Excellent advice I’m raising grandchildren and have very little time thank you for the new ideas on how to find time that is basically stress-free time…..
I’d rather do 15 minutes than nothing at all. If I’m tired, I’ll play an easy fiddle tune, not a challenging classical piece. That revitalizes me.
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hi Alison. iv recently taken up the violin again which i started 6 years ago with your books. had a 3 year break. finding short practice sessions multiple times a day much better (5 -15 mins). renting at the minute and testing some gligas at the end of the month to potentially buy as love the sound they make. find it similar to working out just a habit mindset and once you start even say just a minute it normally turns out a bit longer.
thank you
Dean
Hi Allison – I try to get in at least two hours of practice per session. I have thousands of pieces of sheet music and in many genres to keep me entertained. Anything less than two hours of practice is not worth my while. BTW: To me, two hours of practice can feel like 30 minutes.
Great advice as I haven’t played for 6 months and every time I walk past my fiddle I feel guilty. Will try this x
I found this video very helpful. I tend to skip days playing the piano. Short sessions to keep the momentum going sounds much more sensible.
Many thanks.
Jill
Very honest, I am a skipper when I’m not in the mood for playing… 🫣 I really hate it but sometimes I can’t motivate myself… And days become weeks… Feeling a bit ashamed!
My goal is 1 hour each week, however that looks.
Hi I just started watching your violin course, it’s really helpful.
Well it seems like very busy days either on study or working and fortunately turns out to be like procrastination 😂😂. I experienced this last week, missed like 3 to 4 days without practice and trust me, hell it sucks.
But I’m back for consistency now and my daily practice is 1 hour daily, 30 mins morning and evening. And thank for your course once again it’s really helpful.
Have a few days like that once in a while. Most days I put in a little practice. Some days I practice a few hours a day.
I have three instruments I play. Have to take on two at a time. Every now and then I focus on just one. I love playing and it does relax me.
Does your course Violin 1-3 teaches vibrato, and different kinds of bowing techniques?
No, as its not something that fits into a course as such. I have sepatate videos for that.
Here are all 3 of my vibrato videos:
1. March 2012: https://youtu.be/KMvj9RIrvrQ
2. Jan 2013: https://youtu.be/CH1L5gfBGYU
3. Sept 2017: https://youtu.be/v8KkCViYq2c
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