5 TOP TIPS Ready, steady… record
1 Recording yourself gives a truer sense of your playing and encourages more focused listening. It aids concentrated practice as well as selfawareness.
2 Hone the optimum position for your recording device – then stick with it!
3 Keep an audio or video diary to timestamp progress when learning or memorising.
4 Be kind to yourself when listening or watching back. Keep a precise note of what you were aiming to capture.
5 Don’t try to eradicate all gremlins in one go – pinpoint short, specific goals.