How do you know you are producing the right sound on your instrument?You can start by determining whether the sound coming out of your instrument is healthy.

The correct way of practicing is crucial if we want to achieve an outstanding level of playing in our performance goals in whatever stage we are as musicians. Practicing our instrument takes great discipline, and we should develop it as we go along. There are no shortcuts to putting in the required amount of work when we want to achieve our goals. When one does not practice for a day, two days, then more days, the lack of quality becomes evident in one's playing. And following healthy practicing habits makes our journey smoother. Therefore, ask yourself if you make the following mistakes when practicing.

Can You Learn to Play a Musical Instrument Without Formal Training?

If you have ever compared the difficulty levels of playing specific instruments over others to determine the type of instrument you want to play or just out of curiosity, here are some ideas to consider.

So many questions have been asked of me recently that point to the fact that many people wish they had learned to play an instrument or had continued taking lessons.

Practicing, Playing a Concert, and Repeating the Process

It is common knowledge that to accomplish anything, we need to place our focus and attention on it. And playing a musical instrument is no different.

Personal preparedness yields excellent results for musicians in most circumstances. But there comes a time in a musician's life when things do not transpire on stage, even when someone practices diligently on their pieces.

Practicing a musical instrument calls for long hours is a given. How much time you need to practice depends on your age, the number of years you have been playing, and your instrument. For that, you need to consult your instructor.

Exercising positive thinking is as valuable in music as in all other aspects of our lives.

Playing and practicing takes a great deal of effort and time from a person.Sometimes, one has to be ready to put things to rest and energize, regroup one's thoughts, and come back to playing with a rejuvenated and healthy attitude.

When I began teaching my younger daughter to play the cello, she made it clear to me in her way that she was not interested. Five minutes into the lesson, she would say, "Mommy, can we do this tomorrow?"