Choose an Instrument

This might be a simple step, but at the end of the day, you have to make sure that you choose the right instrument for your needs. You have to find the right balance between your time constraints and what your heart wants. If you love the rhythm part of a song, then why not try and learn the drums? If you don’t have time to dedicate to drums then it may be that you start with a much simpler instrument, such as the ukulele. If you can do this, then you will soon find that you see results faster and this can work in your favour.

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Buy your an Instrument

You need to try and get an instrument of your very own. That being said, you have to make sure that you do not go overboard. You have to practise every day. Being able to have a musical instrument to play at home can make things easier, but do not buy something too high-end. Start with something cheaper and then work your way up. After all, if you are just learning how to drive then you probably wouldn’t go out and buy a Mercedes. You would opt for something a little cheaper and then buy a better car when you have more driving experience. If you can do this, then you will surely see the benefits. You can buy second-hand instruments online, so if you want to do this then make sure that you look into that. If you want to learn guitar then it may be that you look into cable management products so you don’t trip over your wires all the time.

Practice

Practice is everything. This probably sounds cliché, but practice does make perfect. You have to make sure that you are putting the work in every single day. If you can’t do this, then at least sit down with your instrument a few days a week. Embrace your instrument as you would any new hobby and make sure that you always put maximum effort in. It may help for you to learn an instrument with a friend, so you can motivate each other. 

Don’t Exhaust Yourself

Sure, practice makes perfect and if you have enthusiasm then this is great. That being said, you have to make sure that you do not exhaust yourself. At the end of the day, learning a new skill is about physical work as well as mental work. If you overextend yourself then this is very risky. You do not want to be starting your instrument with any kind of negativity. If you are having a bad day, then come away and take a break. Sometimes if you push through the frustration then this will benefit you, but other times you need to know your limits. If you can ensure that this is the case, then you will be able to benefit yourself more later down the line.

Pick Songs you Love

You have to choose songs that you love. Ideally, you will always start with a song that is good for a beginner too. A good tip would be for you to start with the generic, recommended songs. Find artists that you love and then find their easiest tracks. You also need to look for essential tracks to learn, so that people will recognise what you are playing. You will learn material faster and you will engage with it far more if you are learning something that you love, as well as something that makes you feel happy so be mindful of that if you can.

Get a Teacher

If you want to see the biggest benefit from your learning experience, then one thing you can do is try and hire a teacher. If you can hire a teacher, then they will teach you everything you need to know about learning the instrument of your choosing. They can also give you some strong foundational knowledge which will help you a lot in the future. This is the one benefit of hiring a teacher over trying to do everything yourself.