Q&A Lesson: Correcting Bad Habits in Practicing Music and Classical Guitar. Thanks to all my patrons and supporters who submitted questions. If you enjoyed this lesson please consider supporting the site.
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If you are looking for organized scales and exercises you might check out my full technique book with a variety of scales and exercises from beginner to advanced levels. Info on the Shearer book I mention is here.
Question & Answer Times
- 12 Minute Intro Lesson with Overview Tips
- 00:00 – Intro
- 00:50 – Technique Level vs Bad Habits
- 2:18 – Identify Issues and Make a Plan
- 3:58 – Practice the Issue at the Beginning of the Session
- 5:14 – Micro Workshops During Repertoire
- 5:58 – Exercises that Force Awareness
- 8:06 – Combing Phrase Ends with Corrective Behaviour
- 11:00 – Track Your Progress
- Questions and Answer Topics
- 12:37 – Teachers and Building Self Awareness
- 13:56 – Lack of Dedicated Technique Practice
- 18:34 – Lack of Dedicated Repertoire Practice
- 20:36 – Bringing Pieces up to Performance Level
- 25:07 – Playing on the Couch & Chilling Out
- 27:15 – Posture and Slouching 29:31 – Tension During Playing
- 31:56 – Right Hand Position Correction
- 34:07 – Right Hand Ring and Pinky Curl/Tension
- 37:19 – Left Hand Alignment (Slanting Violin Habit)
- 40:18 – Left Hand Misalignment
- 44:00 – Left Hand Thumb and Electric Guitar
- 49:55 – Accuracy and Not Looking at the Left Hand
- 52:28 – Legato Transitions from Chord to Chord
- 56:41 – Outro
