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7 Things To Do Every Time You Practice the Guitar

1. Tune-up
   
   • TC Electronic Polytune - US & UK
   • Boss TU-3 - US & UK
   • Clip on tuner - US & UK
   • Fender tune app - Android & IOS
   • Guitar Tuna app - Android & IOS
   • BOSS Tuner app - Android & IOS
2. Warm Up
   
   • BGA Podcast episode #86 - Common Guitar Playing Injuries & How To Avoid Them
   • Check out the warm-ups on Beginner Guitar Academy here
3. Develop your skills
   • Picking, Chords, Arpeggios, Scales, Rhythm, Notes & Aural
4. Use a metronome
   • BGA podcast episode #29 - The Metronome Doesn’t Suck..You Suck!
   • Korg Metronome - US & UK
   • Pro metronome app - Android & IOS
   • Super metronome app - Android & IOS
5. Have just the right challenge
   • When choosing something to play, it is important to choose something that will stretch you but not break you. Too easy and you won't improve, but too hard and you will become demotivated. This is why following a structured method as we have at Beginner Guitar Academy is so important!
6. Wipe down your strings
   • This will extend the life of your strings and keep your fretboard clean from dirt and grime buildup.
7. Record your practice session

   • Using a notebook to record your practice sessions is a great way to track your progress over time, which can easily be missed from day to day.

   • Start by recording the following:

     Date and time

     What was practiced

     How it went (good or bad)

     Any thoughts or insights

     Anything else of interest