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How to Enjoy Practicing Again

Every musician experiences seasons when practice feels exciting—and seasons when it feels like a chore. Losing motivation doesn’t mean you’ve lost your passion. More often, it means your routine needs a fresh approach.

As a music instructor and mentor, I’ve seen students rediscover their love for music after making a few intentional changes. The goal isn’t simply to practice more—it’s to practice in a way that keeps you engaged, challenged, and inspired.

Here are a few practical ways to make practice enjoyable again.

1. Remember Why You Started

Think back to what first inspired you to learn music. Was it a song that moved you, a musician you admired, or the joy of making music?

Reconnecting with your purpose can reignite your passion.

2. Set Small, Achievable Goals

Trying to master everything at once can become overwhelming.

Instead, focus on one objective at a time: learn a new chord progression, master a difficult passage, improve your rhythm, memorize one verse of a song.

Small victories build momentum and keep you motivated.

3. Add Variety to Your Practice

Avoid doing the same routine every day.

Mix your sessions by including: technique exercises, ear training, sight-reading, improvisation, learning a favourite song, playing or singing with backing tracks or other musicians.

Variety keeps practice fresh and enjoyable.

4. Celebrate Progress

Don’t focus only on how far you still have to go. Take time to appreciate how much you’ve already improved.

Record yourself occasionally and compare your progress over time. Growth is often easier to hear when you look back.

5. Practice with Others

Music is meant to be shared. Join a choir, play or sing in a band, rehearse with friends, or participate in group lessons. Making music with others often renews enthusiasm and builds confidence.

6. Create a Consistent Routine

You don’t need to practice for hours every day.

Even 20–30 minutes of focused practice can produce remarkable progress when done consistently. A sustainable routine is far more effective than occasional marathon sessions.

7. Be Patient with Yourself

Some days will feel productive, while others may not. That’s part of learning.

Don’t let one difficult practice session discourage you. Progress is measured over weeks and months, not by a single day.

Conclusion

The joy of music isn’t found only in reaching your goals—it’s found in the journey of becoming better with every practice session.

When you practice with purpose, curiosity, and consistency, the routine becomes more than an obligation. It becomes an opportunity to grow, create, and discover new possibilities.

Fall in love with the process, and the results will follow.

Reflection

What one change could you make this week that would make your practice sessions more enjoyable and more meaningful?

“The musicians who enjoy the journey are the ones who stay long enough to discover how far their dedication can take them. Learn to love the process, and excellence will become a natural result.” — Victor Adenola

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Podcast with German musician and comedian Timo Lorenzen aka TLO Sydney celebrating new single Ocean Boy, produced in his adopted homeland Australia. #musicians #artists #culture #technology #lgbtiqa #lgbtq #radio @3CRMelbourne
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44 years ago today, April 21, 1982, Bandana debuted at #65 on Billboard’s Hot Country Singles chart with “The Killin' Kind”. It went on to peak at #17 for two weeks and spent a total of 18 weeks on the chart.

I enjoyed listening to this song on the radio and was disappointed that it didn't become a Top 10 hit.

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The Secret Behind Powerful Harmonies

One of the defining characteristics of an outstanding choir is not the strength of individual voices, but the beauty of voices working together in harmony. Powerful harmonies are not accidental—they are the result of musical understanding, disciplined listening, and a shared commitment to excellence.

As a choir director and music instructor, I’ve learned that the choirs with the richest sound are not always those with the most talented singers. They are the choirs whose members understand that harmony is about collaboration, not competition.

• Listen More Than You Sing

One of the greatest mistakes singers make is focusing only on their own part. Strong harmonies begin when every singer actively listens to the voices around them.

Great choristers constantly adjust their tone, pitch, and volume to achieve a balanced ensemble sound.

A choir that listens together sings together.

• Master Your Vocal Part

Confidence in harmony begins with preparation.

Whether you sing soprano, alto, tenor, or bass, know your part thoroughly before rehearsal. When every section is secure, the choir can focus on musical expression rather than simply finding notes.

Preparation creates the flexibility required for creativity and improvisation.

• Prioritize Blend Over Volume

Harmony is not about singing louder than everyone else. It is about creating one unified sound.

Each singer should aim to blend with the choir by matching vowel sounds, tone quality, diction, and dynamics. The goal is for the audience to hear the choir—not individual voices competing for attention.

• Develop Excellent Pitch Awareness

Harmony depends on accurate intonation.

Regular ear training, scale practice, and interval exercises help singers recognize pitch relationships and maintain tuning throughout a performance.

When every voice is in tune, harmony becomes effortless and beautiful.

• Follow the Conductor

The conductor unifies the choir’s musical interpretation.

Watching the conductor helps the choir breathe together, enter confidently, shape phrases, maintain tempo, and communicate dynamics consistently.

Visual connection creates musical unity.

• Understand the Musical Story

Harmony is more than combining different notes—it is combining different voices to communicate one message.

When singers understand the meaning of the lyrics, they naturally shape their dynamics, phrasing, and emotional expression to support the message of the song.

Technical excellence becomes even more powerful when it is paired with genuine expression.

• Build Trust Within the Team

Exceptional harmony is built on genuine love and selflessness.

These allow singers to support one another, accept correction with humility, celebrate each other’s growth, and work toward a common goal without unhealthy competition.

A choir that values unity will always sound stronger than one driven by individual recognition.

Conclusion

Powerful harmonies are created long before the performance. They are built through disciplined rehearsals, attentive listening, musical preparation, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to serving the music rather than individual egos.

When every singer embraces these principles, the choir becomes more than a collection of voices—it becomes one musical instrument, capable of communicating beauty, emotion, and inspiration with remarkable impact.

Harmony is not simply about singing different notes at the same time. It is about different people working together with one purpose. No barriers, reservations, grudges, or color.

Reflection

When you sing with your choir, are you focused on being heard, or on helping the choir sound its very best?

“Powerful harmony begins when every singer values the success of the choir above the sound of their own voice. Unity is the foundation of every unforgettable performance.” — Victor Adenola

Sudan tapes archive
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Deep Groove Mono: Major Update: RVG Discography Is Now “Complete”. “For many years the discography was completely missing Verve, CTI, and all the latter-day independent jazz labels [Rudy] Van Gelder recorded for. It brings me great joy to say that everything is now included, and the total number of session dates has ballooned from 1,891 to 3,370.”

SINE WAVES ON SUNDAY
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William Orbit remembered, via Strange Cargo, Torch Song, Kraftwerk and Madonna.
Also featuring a classic film soundtrack from Eduard Artemyev, and new electronic releases from @n3wjack, Lusine and Tyondai Braxton.

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As seen on #AnimationArray. There's also more to come in the hour long NHAMFest special on the 26th of this month. 📺👀

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UK music industry faces major challenges...the immense pressure on venues, studios and music businesses due to rising costs and the barriers that musicians and crew still face when trying to tour post-Brexit. https://www.ukmusic.org/news/baroness-keeley-urges-prime-minister-andy-burnham-to-protect-uks-8bn-music-industry-from-threat-of-unregulated-ai/ #music #musicians #Brexit

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