What and how to practice?

1. Warm-Up (5–10 minutes)

Think of this like stretching before a workout.

Start with something easy and repetitive to get your fingers moving:

• Example: Play the first three frets on each string (E string: 1-2-3, A string: 1-2-3, and so on).

• Focus on keeping your fingers close to the fretboard and strumming cleanly.

  
  

2. Learn a Song You Love (10–15 minutes)

Pick a song that gets you excited! Practicing something you enjoy keeps it fun and motivates you to come back.

• Example: If you like pop, try “Stay” by Rihanna—it’s got a simple chord progression like Am, F, C, G.

• Break it into small pieces: just learn the verse today, or even just the first chord switch.

  
  

3. Focus on Skills (10–15 minutes)

This is where you tackle the techniques that make you sound better.

• Example: Practice chord changes—switch between G and D smoothly.

• Set a timer for 2 minutes and see how many clean switches you can do! (No rush, just focus on clean sound.)

  
  

4. Mess Around! (5–10 minutes)

Give yourself time to experiment and just play. Music is about having fun!

• Example: Make up a little riff on just the top two strings or strum random chords and see what sounds cool.

  
  

Bonus Tips:

• Practice a little every day instead of doing one big session once a week. Even 15–20 minutes daily makes a huge difference.

• Always end on something you love—leave your practice session feeling good.