Best Piano Lessons in Colchester

At least 20-30 minutes at a time. Playing guitar is a physical activity and hence it is good to allow time to warm-up and cool-down during a practice to avoid straining. Additionally practising for longer periods will help you develop better finger strength and stamina sooner.

Yes. ideally you should take a 5 minute break at least every 30 minutes. e.g. change posture, stand up and walk around, have a drink or a snack. This will help with concentration and reduce the chances of developing bad posture.

Focused practice is working specifically on the things you do in your lessons. Practising songs, licks, scales, chord changes etc at a manageable pace in deliberate fashion.

It is natural to feel some discomfort whilst learning new things chords/riffs/scales and playing difficult things. You may experience sore fingers and mild aches in your fingers, thumbs, hands, arms, neck and even back. This is to be expected as you adapt to your instrument. However please consult me if any of these sensations persist or if you experience any sudden shooting pains.

It is important to be able to here your self clearly when practising. electric guitarists should plug in whilst practising. however you should only ever be just loud enough. playing loudly without suitable ear protection can damage your hearing. Additionally the volume and repetition can lead to upsetting people within ear shot. Always use ear protection when rehearsing in group situations or attending loud gigs.