Basic Saving Tips

Don’t fill the silence.
When you are interviewing someone do not feel the need to fill the conversation. Leave pauses. It prompts sources to say more – and often times, interesting and unexpected things.

Organise a jam session
Whether you’re aiming to set up a new band, or just enjoy a friendly jam with friends, playing in a group can help to not only improve your technique but also your timing and improvisational skills.

Playing with other people can expose you to new ideas and methods, and is a great way to receive honest feedback on your playing style.

Keep it fun
While it’s important to work on your scales and other (more boring) techniques - don't forget to keep your practice sessions fun! Learn your favourite songs and work on new material around your more regimented exercises to make sure you feel fresh and enthusiastic about your instrument. The worst thing for a musician is when playing becomes a chore, rather than an enjoyable experience.

Set yourself goals
Set yourself realistic targets at every opportunity and work towards them, whether that’s learning a certain scale by heart during one practice, or mastering a full song by the end of the week.

These might be short term goals such as practicing for 60 mins each day or learning a new piece. Or it could be more of a long term goal like putting on a full performance.

By accomplishing set goals, you’ll enjoy a greater sense of achievement as your skills begin to develop, and approach each practice session with a more productive attitude.