The dreaded “P WORD” (Patreon)

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Lao Tzu

Capitol Records, behind me, wasn’t built overnight. Careful planning and hard work erected this piece of art. In a similar manner, we can build our musicianship skills one step at a time, using the P WORD (PRACTICE)

LIFE IS HARD

☠️Let’s get real though, life is hard as F$&@. Just staying alive is an accomplishment, much less becoming a GUITAR GOD. It’s 11:30 am as I’m writing this and 9 things have already gone horribly wrong today. So how do we beat the odds and achieve our dreams?

THEY LIED TO YOU

🤫 Getting what you want comes down to  EXPECTATION. Modern media and marketing conditions us to expect unrealistic results. Forget about exercise, just take this pill if you want to lose weight. Simple solutions manipulate our perception of reality, robbing us of true transformation

GUITAR GOD ROUTINE

🏋️‍♀️ Adapt key behavioral changes to initiate rapid musical growth. A 25 minute practice session first thing in the morning will leave you feeling inspired and ready to tackle the day. Set manageable goals to combat unrealistic expectations. This feels like a terrible idea while still in bed. The secret is to set manageable goals. Something that challenges you, but not to the point of giving up. Step one might be just looking at your guitar for 5 minutes. Real change takes time…starting with your MINDSET

STAY MOTIVATED

🔥 Treat practice as a sacred ritual. For this is the mechanism by which dreams become reality. Channel the energy of fallen axe lords like Randy Rhoads or Dimebag Darrell. Call upon their divine knowledge to direct your path. Celebrate each win, no matter how small. You must feed your soul to continue this blissful struggle

GET UNSTUCK

Now, you might be thinking…What happens if I lose motivation, or become uninspired? When trapped in pit of despair, go back to the beginning and rediscover your passion. What got you interested in music? What was the first song that gave you chills? Allow your mind to indulge in elaborate fantasies…what would it feel like to have complete control of your craft? Executing each soulful melody with ease. Welcome to the new you, a relentless warrior smashing through limitations. Starving for the opportunity that arises in adversity. His spirit ignited by each new challenge. Now, grab hold of your weapon and prepare to SHRED

⭐️For those at the $10 tier and above, check out my music theory for guitarists course below. This is the perfect roadmap to get back on track. 4 hrs of guided practice on how to read music, scales, chords, keys, 50 popular songs and much more!

🛑 Music Theory For Guitarists

https://www.patreon.com/posts/84584168