![]() ![]() I’m running my bass through my pedalboard, and from there into my Focusrite interface and MacBook Pro.Īnother tip: make sure your bass, amp, laptop, or whatever else you need is set up and ready to go the night before. Living in a one bedroom apartment has its spacial challenges, so as you can see I’ve taken the minimal approach! This configuration is located in our living room, nestled nicely in the corner and out of the way. How Can I Set Goals (And Follow Through) As A Bassist? So rather than thinking “I want to learn this entire song in one month,” consider shifting your mindset to “I want to learn the first verse in one week, hash out the chorus the next week, etc.” If your deadlines seem intimidating, give yourself mini deadlines by dividing them up into smaller chunks. Don’t forget to consider your time commitment – you can’t do everything at once, so pick a few things to focus on and make those your priority. ![]() Define your goals.ĭon’t bite off more than you can chew! Push yourself, but make sure your goals are realistic. This allows you retain information easier and stay organized. Any music teacher would suggest practicing on a more frequent cadence for 30 minutes rather than practicing for eight straight hours once a month. Thinking back at our physical exercise example, how much progress would I see if I did a two hour workout session once a month? It makes way more sense to exercise three or four times a week in shorter sessions, and it’s no different for musicians. How to Develop a Practice Routine Be consistent. If you’re not sure how to track your progress for your specific goal, you can start with journaling or recording yourself playing to see the before and after results when you come back to your video in the future. For example, use BPM (beats per minute) to measure your progress with a speedy bassline, or use a stopwatch to see how long you can play a repeated bassline without derailing if it’s endurance you’re wanting to track. Keep in mind that different goals will require different KPIs. Setting goals for your practice routine and using KPIs (key performance indicators) to measure your progress in meeting those goals will advance your development. It helps you get better while measuring and tracking your progress. And once you start to see results, you’ll enjoy yourself more while your discipline continues to develop. Through goal setting (more on that below) you’ll be able to practice that advanced slap bass exercise and push through your inner frustration until you can play it on mental autopilot. ![]() Discipline is the key to developing your ear, to play those lightning fast runs you think you’ll never be able to nail, to finally be able to understand those music theory concepts you’ve been struggling with. How often would you practice if you only picked up your bass when you felt like it? For me, I’d only be slightly better than the day I started. They’re able to focus on their goals and push through the discomfort, knowing that the long-term outcome will be worth it. So why did they? Why not hit the snooze button and get an extra 30 minutes of sleep? Because of discipline they’re able to see beyond that short-term gain. I guarantee you not everyone who woke up this morning and hit the gym actually wanted to. ![]() Why You Need a Practice Routine It develops discipline. If you have a practice routine, that’s great! If you don’t have a plan yet, then keep reading and don’t be overwhelmed! Let’s look at some tips and resources for developing a practice routine, and why you need one in the first place. Whether you take private lessons or not, setting time aside to practice on your own is imperative if you want to be a better bassist than you were a year ago.īut where do you begin, and how do you practice effectively? Do you start with scales and other music theory concepts? Do you focus on navigating the bass guitar neck with dexterity exercises and other ways to advance your technique? You’ll never see progress if you only pick up your bass guitar during your weekly lesson. Any private instructor will tell you there are countless reasons to have a consistent, structured practice routine. ![]()
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