Dynamics and phrasing at an earlier stage of our musical development are quite basic and so as we continue to develop we need to look deeper

One question I get asked a lot is "How fast should I be progressing?" or "Am I progressing fast enough?"

So why do we play in different positions? There are a couple of reasons as to why this is. Let's cover those now.

These three include scales, slurs, and stretches.

Do you find when you are playing guitar that the melody is not loud or clear enough compared to the other voices in the music?

Changing chords can take a bit of coordination and dexterity as we are trying to develop our Fine Motor Skills (FMS).

It can be quite difficult, especially during lockdown, to stay motivated and keep up the routine of learning our instrument/s though there a

When I was younger, I often found myself wondering about what days and times I would practice in the week.

Figuring out what pieces to learn can be quite tricky, especially if you want to create a broad contrasting performance.

I will be talking about how I achieved getting some practice in with two sprained fingers, two weeks before a big performance exam.