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[@waltervanderboor]

I used to play the trumpet (30+ years) at a concert level, doing solos regularly and playing with other (semi) professionals at events, weddings funerals, churches, orchestras you name it. I thought I share a but how I practised My method of learning was as follows. : either sing or whistle the music first. If it's a known piece you an listen to other artists with the music in your hand, reading it simultaneously. Then play the music whilst reading... in your head. Assuming you know how your instrument sounds. And then play the whole piece if you can. With complex pieces that may ot work but if you are at somewhat of a level, you will be able to make something off it. Notice where you make mistakes. Then exercise those difficult parts a few times. and then start from scratch. As for time management. double the time you think it takes. and do not put a time limit on it unless you have to (eg a concert). I would usually play 1-2 hrs most days of the week. But if I did not feel like it, I would never push myself. My daily goal was to play at least 2 or 3 pieces I'd like and do them as perfect as possible, even if I had done them 200 times. Often Recordings myself and listening back and play again. never satisfied. Plus a part of a new piece. Eg one or two lines of a piece. And I'd keep track. Next day I play something else, but the day after get back and repeat that piece again, and again. As a teenager I had to choose from my parents: do the dishes or play your instrument until they are finished. Hence, I played daily. And loved it. I had to give up playing the trumpet after many years but now play some piano, flute and sax. For me repeating is everything. it's okay to repeat a whole piece 200 times or a smaller part 300. it's not too much unless its good enough for the audience. Especially on a piano that's rather simple. no bodily pain / physical issues to do "one more time" . exercise until you dream it. until you know how the music looks with your eyes closed. And then ask some one to listen and be critical. and go again... success!

[@hippophile]

Great story! I guess I try to do a lot of that now. But the thing I need reminding about the most was missing? slooooow practice (half speed).

[@oldepersonne]

This is excellent advice for accomplishing anything

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

It’s not just for piano, is it? 😁 love that you pointed that out!

[@0711RC]

So right.

[@rainbowfox1934]

So much depends on your mental style. My life has been FILLED with huge challenges which I have often met and overcome. I despise challenges! I dislike deadlines. I have 2 jobs that have deadlines. Piano is my chance to relax. What you suggest sounds doable and possible.

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

I’m glad you feel that way about it! 😄

[@iannizzero]

Thank you Ashley, I started practicing as you advise after attending the Piano Practice Lab. It really works!

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

You're so welcome and YES! Glad you’ve already made this essential change.

[@PianoRevisited]

One thing I've learned is Patience. I've found my progress can seemingly stall for a few months then all of sudden seem to take a step to the next level. You must not get discouraged during these seemingly flat periods. BTW - it took me 7 years ( I was working on other pieces during this time ) to properly play Clair de Lune. I think it really just took a certain level of dexterity, finger strength and of course musicality before it all finally came together and sounded like it should sound. Playing the piano "well" takes time and I don't think can be rushed. Of course if you practice incorrectly, you'll never make any real progress. Always shoot for 100% accuracy. And be patient !

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

I agree! It's definitely a journey! Thanks for sharing yours!

[@cablenelsonbabygrandpiano842]

Very good 👍 ❤

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

I appreciate that! 😊

[@jessicabradshaw3365]

Love this!

[@GaryDubois-g4f]

It took me about 2 months to play clair di lune smoothly at a moderate tempo. I've just learned Chopins fantaisie impromptu in about a month. I can play pretty smoothly at a moderate tempo and the B I can play very smoothly at a good tempo. I have a handful of chopin pieces I can very nicely as well as Bach, Debussy, Schumann and Mendolshon. I also play pop, soft rock and standards from lead sheets. I always mix up my practice with new pieces, old pieces and technique. Don't get bogged down with one piece. I have playing for about 40 years with some time where I didn't play at all but now have the luxury of being able to practice everyday sometimes 4, 5 or even 6 hours. It's got to be like brushing your teeth. Of course everyone is at different levels of skill and ability. (I did go to a conservatory in the 90's and read music fluently. I also learned to improvise a little with a jazz band. Learning a page a month would drive me bonkers lol

[@0711RC]

Thanks,

[@hippophile]

Oddly enough, I generally don't give timescales. BUT at the start of January I gave myself the goal of learning the short piece (one page) Schumann Traumerei in a week. Just to see what would happen. For me that is supposedly not a hard piece (but it's tricky). I just about did it, but obviously just learning it in a basic way. With mistakes (it took another 2 weeks to play it without a gross error somewhere). BUT I am also learning a Rach prelude (Op23 #10). I have NO idea when I will be able to play that. My goal is to be able play the really tricky 8 bars near the end in about 4 weeks!! Yep, averaging 2 bars a week for that bit... and if it takes 6 weeks that is also fine, as the truth is I don't know how long it will take.

[@hippophile]

Okay, so it took 9 days to get the first two bars of the eight basically in my hands, slowly. Maybe more than 4 weeks. But the target was useful, and the key thing (pun not intended) was to have the target as an incentive. I am actually quite pleased with 9 days as it was harder than I thought... Third bar is a pig too, but then it gets easier: so now at least I know I can do the hardest bars. So eventually, logically, the whole piece must be possible, right? Yay! 😀

[@prabakaranperumal5432]

Is it possible to achieve my goal in learning piano by playing more number of pieces without a mentor? Please advise 🌹

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

Absolutely!

[@stevenbeer6005]

Very helpful advice! By the way what piano do you play on?

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

I have an Essex baby grand!

[@sunving]

Thank you , yeah indeed , it never go fast like you expected :)

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

I'm glad you agree! 😊

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Just a couple observations. You have studied at a university level. You have mastered teaching techniques and kept the ability to explain them to others who might never achieve higher levels. You have developed the capacity to maintain a conversational approach in a You Tube video. Maybe that's whyu I appreciate your videos?

[@AshleeYoungMusicStudio]

You are so kind to say, thank you! 😊

[@larrya3989]

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