From the monthly archives:

October 2009

A Few Thoughts on Playing Live

by Tan Yew Wei on October 31, 2009

This is just a little post, but I thought I’d make the point. Playing Live is not the same as playing at home. In fact, playing for any sort of audience is not the same as your regular practice, even if it in front of video camera. The reason this is the case is because [...]

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5 rules for Time-Efficient Practice

by Tan Yew Wei on October 28, 2009

In the previous article, I talked about how to practice like the Pros. In this short (very short) article, I outline what I’ve felt are the 5 principles which helped me the most in getting my playing to be more consistent. Because most people play the guitar as a hobby and often don’t have the [...]

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Practicing for the Guitar like Professionals Would

by Tan Yew Wei on October 24, 2009

My Methodology for Practicing the Guitar has shifted over the years. Looking back, I see how each method was affected by its context. However, nowadays, I believe that I need to practice like the Professional Guitarists [1] out there. Namely, my technical fluency must be comparable to that of the pros. This MUST be achieved [...]

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