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Scott Tennant

04/30/21

@ tonebase Guitar

I separate practice from playing for enjoyment; mixing the two can lead to insecurities during performances, so I keep them distinct. When I practice, I'm problem-solving rather than just playing.

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Scott Tennant's Practicing Philosophy

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Scott Tennant's Practicing Philosophy

04/30/21

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Simon Powers

11/05/17

@ Classical Guitar Corner

Practicing should be structured and goal-oriented, differentiating it from simply playing for enjoyment; regular, focused practice is more beneficial than sporadic, unstructured playing.

Scott Tennant

04/30/21

@ tonebase Guitar

My definition of practice is problem-solving; I focus on one problem until I fix it instead of just playing through pieces without purpose.

Łukasz Kuropaczewski

10/27/24

@ tonebase Guitar

Practicing means playing at a very slow tempo, allowing me to control every movement of my left and right hands.

Scott Tennant

04/30/21

@ tonebase Guitar

I balance repertoire and technique in the same session, focusing on technical issues until I resolve them.

Łukasz Kuropaczewski

10/27/24

@ tonebase Guitar

I practice slowly and in sections, staying appreciative, aware, and focused, which helps me practice better and struggle less.

Scott Tennant

04/30/21

@ tonebase Guitar

At the end of the week, even if I only practiced an hour a day, I often find I've made significant progress on a specific issue, which is more fulfilling than just playing casually.

Scott Tennant

04/30/21

@ tonebase Guitar

If I can't sit down for a long practice session, I use short moments, like five minutes between lessons, to address specific issues on the guitar.

Lex Fridman Cast

03/23/25

@ Lex Fridman

The joy of getting better at a skill often comes from the practice itself, rather than from questioning the method of practice.

David Russell

11/19/22

@ tonebase Guitar

Making a video of my practice allows me to break down the piece, edit it, and understand it much better.