3 sports ideas that can help you in music
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There are a lot of parallels between training for a sport
and training for music.• Some are obvious like determination and careful,
regular practice.
• Others you might not have thought of, like those we'll be discussing.
• There are 3 ideas from the world of sports which musicians can use to boost their chances of successfully reaching their goals.
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Here are a few examplesto keep in mind.
You might be:
• A teenage guitarist wanting to improvise freely.
• A hobbyist singer who'd like to sight-read music so they can join a choir.
• An adult learner starting a new instrument and wanting to play by ear.
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Modern musicians have a world of resources at their fingertips.
• There are videos, courses, apps, online lessons.
• But what if you get stuck? Who can you turn to for encouragement or expert help?
• This problem leads many musicians to fizzle out.
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In sports you generally have:
• Team-mates, a Coach, and a Place to train.
• These things help avoid that loneliness and frustration, and prevent the "fizzling out".
• You can do the same for your musical training.
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Team-mates are musicians like you.• They are working on similar skills and aiming
for similar goals.
• They can help with tips, support, guidance and collaboration.
• Also: accountability. They'll remind you of what you set out to do when your progress wavers
• With team-mates around you, you're much more likely to go the distance.
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A coach is your music mentor• They might be a successful musician
themselves who you admire.
• They might be someone with years of experience helping people just like you.
• They provide a combination of motivation and expert insights.
• A coach helps you keep moving towards your goals and get there sooner.
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It helps to have a place to focus and organise your training.
• Not necessarily a physical place.
• Can be e.g. a practice journal in an online community.
• Somewhere you can clearly keep track of how things are going.
• Being organised about the work you're doing increases your odds of success.
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Use one or more of these 3 ideas to increase your odds of success in music.
• Try to find new "team-mates" to support you in your training.
• Look for a "coach" or music mentor who can guide you.
• Be organised about your training and have a set "place" where you do it.
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Next Steps:
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• There is one website which can provide you with all three: Musical U
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