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Even world class guitarists don't overdo it with the whole practice thing
Ana Vidovic on focused practice
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Grant Carson
The case against "perfect practice"
Mistakes can be a powerful learning tool that speed up your overall improvement
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Grant Carson

December 2021

Hark! The year of jazz is nigh
Any idea what musical sights you'll try to see in the new year?
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Grant Carson
I haven't hit a musical rut for a few months now
And I don't intend on hitting one ever again
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Grant Carson
Getting past the "good enough" mentality
Making sure your effort brings you closer to the player you want to be
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Grant Carson
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What the One-Laptop-Per-Child movement and many online guitar courses have in common
Unlimited possibilities and not enough structure.
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Grant Carson
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November 2021

R.I.P all the guitar knowledge I've let die over the years
I wish I could remember everything I once knew.
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Grant Carson
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A New Approach to Guitar Practice
How to use projects to get rid of procrastination, confusion, and overwhelm.
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Grant Carson
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How to break down your guitar projects into tasks to maximize motivation
Hello everyone, As you know, I’m currently sharing a system of using projects to consistently and reliably improve your guitar playing. I’m telling you…
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Grant Carson
The exact moment I transitioned from intermediate to advanced
Designing your projects to lead to the right kind of progress
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Grant Carson

October 2021

I’ve watched tons of guitar instructional videos, yet still don’t know anything
Why choosing the right projects to work on is essential
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Grant Carson
Find clarity by becoming a project-based guitarist
Hello everybody, I’ve recently moved across the country and, as I’ve been in flux, my guitar playing has taken a back seat. I wanted to play more, but…
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Grant Carson
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