Originally Posted by: TCRGuitarI totally understand the need for a practice schedule or an outline. I have one of these on a form that I simply add to as needed with developing lessons. I would be happy to send it to you...my email is [email]clintrbnsn@gmail.com[/email]. IMO, a good practice schedule is vital in learning and continuing motivation. I am actually surprised that there is not more emphasis on daily schedules given with the lessons on this site.

Basically...I will take one day as a lesson day (the full lesson). I will then add to my practice schedule whats needed from the lesson. I then spend 1-2 weeks just doing the practice schedule until I have a good handle on what was taught and I am comfortable moving to the next lesson.

I believe that developing a good practice schedule and then disciplining yourself to stick to that schedule will yield the quickest and most thorough results. Just my take.

Just to add to what TCR said, consistency is key. 1 hour 5 days a week is better then 3 hours 2 days a week. This is true for everything you do, guitar, sports, work etc.

Of course I have the same problem and am in dire need of a practice schedule. Though its not the schedule I need so much at this point as I have things to practice with, its the sticking to the schedule. But even if you are practicing regularly, having one is still better because having a set plan helps you get where you want to go, and once its on paper, there's no excuses; you see when you didn't do something you were supposed to. You can also track your progress.

I only realized this recently after little progress over a long time. Now that I know some of what I am doing wrong, I can fix the problems.

Set clear goals, preferably with approximate deadlines, make a commitment and stick to it.