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by Ahmed
(jeddah , KSA)

Hi Trevor,

I practice every day 2 or 3 hours but I don't feel that I'm Getting better. What can I do?

I started learning classical guitar one year ago. Here is my channel please visit channel and watch my videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/AhmedKibsi?feature=mhum

Hi Ahmed,

Just watched the video on your channel and I must say you play pretty good for one year so congratulations!

Sometimes it seems that we’re not getting anywhere when we really are. I remember years ago when I started learning and my mother would say how I was improving but I wouldn't really believe her. It was only when other people regularly started saying it too that I realized I must be getting better even though it seemed I wasn't.

It's like that saying "a watched pot never boils". In other words, don't be too self-conscious about your playing. Also keep moving ahead with your new music and regularly practice your established repertoire and you should be fine.

You have a record of your playing with your videos too so use them as a check for improvement. For example, video yourself playing a piece and give it your best performance. Do the same 6 to 12 months later and see if you can detect any improvement.

Ask your friends to give you an honest opinion (but not too brutal an opinion :)) and the feedback should help you improve.

I hope this was helpful.

Kind regards,
Trevor M.