Advice for musicians by musicians! (part 3)

"Some people have the gift of council, but very few have the courage," says the proverb. In this regard, those who share their advice below, have applied what they’ve received from their elders and put it all to good use to excel in their field and cultivate a humility that pushes them to transmit in turn their precious tips. So, take advantage of this new year to make good resolutions, starting by following these useful words of wisdom from some of the greats!

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Good habits for effective practice sessions

Diehard fans of improvised practice sessions, we're talking to you! You’re the musician/singer who considers structured practice as less important than trusting the mood of the moment to reach your creative potential.

We hear you, but we’re here to argue the contrary. The trouble with relying solely on improvised practice sessions is that you likely won't master the technical basics from the get-go. Learning the basics before ever jumping into improv sessions will eventually offer you more serenity and require you to focus on the music itself. After you've mastered this, you’ll then have earned the freedom to fully exploit your creative potential.

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