How Do You Find Time to Practice Guitar?

Making music brings so much joy.

It reduces stress and improves your mental health.

But it’s so hard to fit guitar practice into your busy schedule.

Here are three strategies that help:

1. Tempt Yourself

Keep the guitar out of the case and in a room where you spend a lot of time. This could be your bedroom, office, or living room. Keep the guitar there, preferably on a guitar stand where it’s SO tempting to pick up throughout the day.

2. Enjoy Moments

I used to think I needed an hour or more of uninterrupted time to make it worth picking up the guitar. But I’ve found that if I play for 5 minutes here and there, that can really add up over the course of the day.

3. Plan a Date

To improve your guitar playing, you’ll want to go beyond 5 minutes here and there. So regularly schedule a date with your guitar. Ideally, choose a time of day when you’re mentally fresh, such as in the morning before work.

The more you fit in guitar practice, the better you’ll get at making music. And as you improve, you’ll reap the benefits and feel motivated to play even more.

Keep making music!