Developing past the “beginner” stage

So you got to the point that you can improvise over changes, you have some tunes together and you might even be gigging around with other musicians. Great!

But how do you carry on progressing?

The earlier on in the process you are, the bigger your “wins” feel.

Progress isn’t just a diagonal line upwards. It often feels like one or two big spikes, then a flat line with the occasional small bump upwards.

Firstly, just keeping this in mind will help you stay motivated, don’t quit because you aren’t getting that same buzz you got at the start when everything was new and exciting.

Secondly, it’s time to find how you can fit practise into your life regularly and realistically. Real progress is made by sticking with regular practise in manageable chunks. Focusing on specific goals and starting to understand “the long game”.

If you can find a system or routine that you truly enjoy, you will stick with it for longer and make real progress. Iv seen it countless times with students, once someone finds enjoyment in certain practise methods (transcription, tune learning, harmonic improv practise, scale exercises), they start to really make amazing things happen in their playing.

That’s why I love this place. It’s becoming a place where we help each other through this whole thing. Developing our playing together.

My jazz violin practise club each week is a place where dedicated learners “show up”, practise together and learn new skills. The consistency is key there.

PREMIUM members get one a month

VIP members get one a week

I’ve been there pretty much every Monday for about 5 years now. There are members who aren’t far behind me in those numbers too.

Message me to try it out or sign up below

https://www.skool.com/jazzviolin/plans

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Developing past the “beginner” stage