Pianist

5 TOP TIPS Ready, steady… record

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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.

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