Playing Music is Like Herding Cats | Why Learning to Play an Instrument Can Be Frustrating

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Do you ever find yourself frustrated by the process of learning music? That's not a "you" thing; that's just normal! I find that learning to play can be a lot like hearding cats. WHAT? That's right. As soon as you get one skill in place, the others start wandering off. First, I want you to try to not be frustated by this. This is the process of learning to do many things at one time! You might get your notes down and then go to work on the rhythm, but then the notes go away, or your technique starts to fall apart. When this happens, just try to compartmentalize your own learning. Build one skill at a time and as you bring new skills onboard try to isolate them. Don't worry, with some focused effort and the help of your empasioned music instructor (me!), all these cats will soon be together in one place.

🧑 ABOUT ME

My name is Alex, and my passion is teaching music online. I’m a bass player and composer by training and trade, but what I really love to do is teach. I make my living teaching private lessons on Bass, Guitar, Piano, and Ukulele. My favorite thing to teach is theory - helping the students understand the “why” behind the music and empowering them to make better and more informed musical choices. I’m very adamant about teaching technique. This is how you gain power and control over your instrument and ultimately raise the ceiling on where your limits are and where they will be in the future.

I appreciate you participating in learning music with me, either for free through my videos or in private lessons in my virtual studio. Players of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome! There’s no music lesson I don’t love.

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