Sometimes your emotions feel too big (or too dull!) to practice through. But what if you could use them?

It’s easy to lose momentum when you’re learning a new instrument or returning after a break.

Sometimes internal motivation just isn’t enough, especially if you’re an adult learning an instrument.

When you’re working on a piece that feels too hard, it’s easy to feel stuck or lose confidence. The mountain seems too big, and you can’t imagine ever reaching the top.

Sometimes our music goals feel so big they actually stop us from practicing.

Ever feel like you were improving faster when you first started learning music? You’re not imagining it.

If your practice feels tight, tense, or overly mechanical, this exercise is for you.

Do you find it hard to memorise music, lyrics or chords? Or does the thought of playing without the music in front of you send you into a panic? If yes, this is for you.

When we are learning music, especially if we are teaching ourselves, we often just want someone to hand us a method book and tell us exactly what to practice.

We’ve all been there — you hit a mistake in your music practice, cringe, stop, and go back. But if we always stop for every mistake in the practice room, how can we expect to play through them in performance?

When we learn an instrument or to sing, some days feel amazing, some feel frustrating, and some even feel boring.

Do you talk to yourself like a supportive teacher or a harsh critic? Many musicians speak to themselves in ways they would never speak to a friend.

If you always start learning a new piece from the beginning, you’re not alone. But this approach often leads to an uneven performance, the opening becomes polished through repetition, while the ending remains uncertain.

Sometimes the hardest part of practicing music is just getting started. Borrowing advice from running coaches: when you don’t feel like running, just put on your shoes and step outside.

Struggling to fit music practice into your day? You’re not alone. For many students, it’s not a lack of motivation but simply not knowing where practice fits in their schedule.

Improvisation as a pianist, guitarist, violinist or singer can feel intimidating if you’ve never tried it before. But the first five minutes of your practice session are the perfect time to experiment — you’ve got nothing to lose.

Think recording your practice is only for confident musicians? You’re not alone if you feel nervous or awkward hearing yourself.

Feeling low on motivation to practice music today? It happens — sometimes for days, weeks, or even longer.

Some days, music practice feels like a big ask, but staying connected to your instrument or voice doesn’t have to mean pushing through with full energy.

Have you ever felt that rush of inspiration when you first discover something new? But then, the second time you watch, listen to, or read that same thing, it doesn’t have the same power.