What if I told you that you could make more progress than ever by practicing just 16 minutes per day…
Sounds too good to be true, right?
Well, buckle up, because we’re about to deconstruct the myth of marathon practice sessions and reveal the power of laser-focused, minimal-effective-dose guitar training.
This is the missing puzzle piece you have been searching for…
Author: Teemu Suomala
I first grabbed the guitar in 2009. I started this website in January 2020 because I couldn’t do window installation anymore due to my health problems. I love guitars and have played dozens and dozens of different guitars through different amps and pedals over the years, and also, building a website interested me, so I decided to just go for it! I got lucky and managed to get awesome people to help me with my website.
I also got lucky because I have you visiting my website right now. Thank you. I do all this for you guys. If you have any recommendations, tips, or feedback, just leave a comment, I would love to chat with you. I have also been fortunate to produce content for several large guitar websites, such as Songsterr, Musicnotes, GuitarGuitar, and Ultimate Guitar.
I spend my spare time exercising and hanging out with my wife and crazy dog (I guess that went the right way…).
How I Discovered This
I devoured thousands of pages of rapid learning material…and 1 of the key concepts that repeated in all of the books, videos, and articles was this:
Laser focus beats aimless practice. Always. And there is a specific way of doing laser-focused practice that really moves the needle.
The Problem with Traditional Practice
Most guitarists fall into the trap of quantity over quality. They spend hours noodling aimlessly, reinforcing bad habits, and making minimal progress. It’s the classic case of spinning wheels – lots of effort, little movement.
And when they do not see results from this…guitar starts to gather dust in the corner.
Wasted money, time, and potential.
Enter the Laser Focus Solution
Here’s the game-changer: 16 minutes of hyper-focused practice beats hours of unfocused strumming every time.
Note: You can of course play more. But dedicate 16 minutes each day for laser focused practice. Focus on things that get you where you want to go!
Why?
It’s all about the 80/20 principle – 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts. By identifying and targeting that crucial 20%, we can accelerate learning exponentially.
The Method:
- Isolate: Pick one specific skill or technique to master. For example Alternative Picking.
- Intensify: Practice with 100% focus and deliberate intent.
- Iterate: Use immediate feedback to refine your approach.
- Integrate: Connect the new skill to your existing repertoire.
Real-World Results
I’ve experienced this way of practicing completely transforming aspects of my playing. From probably the worst alternative picker of all time to better than 90% of the guitarists in alternative picking. In just 18 days!
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The Scientific Proof Behind It
This method leverages the principles of neuroplasticity and spaced repetition. Short, intense sessions create stronger neural pathways without the fatigue and diminishing returns of long practices. Daily repetition ensures these pathways are reinforced and expanded over time.
The Challenge
Try it for a couple of weeks. No more. Focus on one skill at a time. Track your progress. I guarantee you’ll see more improvement than in months or even years of using traditional slow practice.
The truth is…it’s really likely that there’s a small aspect of playing…a weakness & bottleneck that holds you back. Fix this…and you will start to see results with every aspect of your playing…
For many of us, this weakness is alternative picking. Fix it and amaze yourself and others.
The clock’s ticking. Your guitar’s waiting. It’s time to choose.
