How To Make Time To Practice Music

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Bansuri Q & A Episode 24: How To Make Time To Practice Music

Question from Sunil Acharya, Nepal

QUESTION:
How does one find more time to practice?

ANSWER:
(1) Discipline:
Set a daily practice goal and stick to it.
Do 15 minutes first thing in the morning and/or last thing at night when your mind is clear.
Put a time on your calendar for a dedicated riyaz

(2) Sacrifice
Some things will have to go: e.g. TV shows, the movies, hanging out with unimportant people, sporting events

(3) Wise use of free time:
Have a good case you you can travel with your flute; then you can play while waiting in airports, train stations, bus stations and at bus stops, and while waiting for people who are late to an appointment with you.
Combine your music playing with a hike so you get exercise, nature and music practice all in one.

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AI-Generated Timestamped Summary:
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00:00 Set a daily practice goal, stick to it, and find time every day to practice.
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00:49 Set a realistic daily practice goal and stick to it to improve your music skills.
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01:28 Make time to practice music by dedicating the first 15 minutes of your day and the last 15 minutes before bed, and scheduling dedicated time on your calendar.
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02:12 Schedule dedicated practice time on your calendar and push yourself to do it, even if it's just for five more minutes.
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02:46 Sacrifice some things in your life to make time for practicing music and prioritize what is important to you.
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03:36 Make time to practice music by utilizing any free time you have, such as waiting for a bus or plane, to practice and improve.
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04:29 Always have your flute with you in a portable case to practice in small pockets of time, like waiting at the bus station or hiking.
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05:18 Prioritize discipline, sacrifice, and wise time management to make time for music practice.

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Pitch:

Dr. Kriger's flute is Sa (three holes closed) = F (+8 cents). Listen to the video, then play it on your flute regardless of what size or pitch flute you have. Just tune your tanpura to three holes closed on your flute and use the same fingering as shown in this video.

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Video recorded September 17th, 2018 in Virginia, USA.