New Chords

1. Practice E and A chords, both major and minor.

2. Imagine the next note or two ahead of time. Only count in once to start.

3. Don’t be that guy.

4. Look at left hand only and only with eyes.

5. Practice working pairs of chords. go to metronome on beat. Gradually hood longer. Play, release, move, press, play.

6. Move on to b string stuff.

7. Translate thoughts into feelings and visualizations for execution.

8. Polish up 8.

9. Memorize, watch left hand, keep floating, swing on vine.

10. Practice naming notes on each string.

Good Form

1. Watch thumb position.

2. Practice new A chords.

3. Practice swinging on the vine between f and g.

4. Move or bop head to the metronome.

5. Keep right arm on top of body.

6. Keep neck up high.

7. Keep fingers floating.

8. Work 6-8 by memory.

Chords and tuning

1. Make sure to tune and practice tuning every time you play.

2. Practice E minor and major chords.

3. Lock in practice sessions. Grab guitar right after alarm.

4. Don’t watch right hand.

Good Form

1. Make sure you’re in position before playing.

2. Play on fingertips.

3. Make sure to hold pick correctly.

4. Pick from the wrist towards floor.

5. Picking motion should be mostly wrist and a little thumb not arm.

6. Keep fingers relaxed, don’t force fingers away.

7. Memorize so you can watch your left hand.

First day!

1. Check your tuning first thing each time you play.

2. Always practice with the metronome.