You might disturb your neighbours or family members
Perhaps you will , but first , just ask your neighbors and household members whether you will disturb them with your hobby . If you have an electric guitar , then use headphones when playing - in this situation , no one will hear you playing behind a closed door . If you have a ukulele or acoustic guitar , then use special plugs in the resonator hole , which allow you to make the sound quieter . We also recommend that you don ’ t get impudent and don ’ t play at night or early in the morning . Ideally , of course , when other family members or neighbors are away from home . In any case , you need to ask them about a convenient time and whether you will disturb them .
In some cases , your partner may be against the music - in this case , you also need to come to a solution through diplomacy and negotiations . If your partner is clearly against your hobby ( absolutely always , not just in the morning or late at night ), then this is an alarm bell in the relationship - but we are talking about music here , not about family psychology .
You have no time to practice
Are your children bothering you ? Or a computer with video games ? Or , in good weather , do you prefer to take a walk rather than rehearse ?
It is worth remembering one saying : time for business , time for fun .
It ’ s worth reconsidering your priorities . Perhaps you prefer to watch videos on the Internet or play video games for an hour after work ? If yes , then replace such “ rest ” with playing a musical instrument . And yes , you should consider playing the instrument as a hobby and a way to have a good time .
If you are absolutely short on time , try getting up 30 minutes earlier and playing in the morning , and going to bed 30 minutes later . Unless , of course , this turns into a problem from the first point .
The most effective way to find time is to stop looking at your phone . According to statistics , the average phone user ’ s screen time ranges from one to one and a half hours - this is exactly the time you could spend on rehearsals .
You have nowhere to rehearse
Today there are a huge number of rehearsal facilities . Just find them in your city , take a subscription ( one-time classes are usually more expensive ) and start practicing . Even if it ’ s two or three times a week .
You already play well and you think you don ’ t need to practice every day
Professional musicians spend all day playing their instruments .
Amateurs are recommended to exercise at least one hour a day , which is only enough to maintain shape . The simple rule is that the more you exercise , the better you get , but find your limit of overtraining and don ’ t go beyond it .
You don ’ t always have access to an instrument
If you don ’ t have an instrument , use various finger exercisers or study the theory . For example , during a break at work , you can watch video tutorials on theory , read theory , learn theory , or study the technical aspects of both the instrument itself and how to play it . You can even write music on your phone using apps .
You have time , but you can ’ t get yourself to pick up an instrument
The solution is simple : sit down and start playing . However , if you have to force yourself to play the instrument for a long period of time , then you should think about changing your activity or musical instrument . At the beginning of your creative journey , you probably picked up the instrument with enthusiasm - remember this and reflect on why the situation has changed .
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