Technique Tuesday - Goal-Setting for Serious Adult Classical Guitarists (Without Burning Out)

Описание: In this first Technique Tuesday of 2026, we explore goal-setting for serious adult classical guitarists—with a focus on making real progress without burning out. The conversation centres on three key ideas: choosing a tangible goal such as performing or recording, thinking in longer time horizons than you might expect, and building small daily habits that quietly but reliably lead to big musical wins.

Rather than chasing unrealistic practice schedules or constant comparison, this episode encourages a sustainable, life-aware approach to growth—one that fits alongside work, family, and long-term musicianship. Ideal for adult guitarists who want clarity, consistency, and meaningful progress in the year ahead.

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0:00 Intro piece: new composition
2:04 Welcome + short original piece (written on the couch while kids ate breakfast)
2:40 Departing from usual Technique Tuesday (Kokashi studies) + what today’s stream is about
3:57 Overview: 3 New Year topics (goals, long-range thinking, habits) + avoiding discouragement via social media comparisons

Topic 1 — Set a tangible goal (performing + recording)

6:29 Perform for someone: choose who/when/where (start with family, then expand)
7:14 Stepping stones: don’t make the “big performance” your first run-through
8:23 Daniel’s example: trial runs on YouTube/CCG + recording yourself as prep
9:14 Lock in a date (specific if possible) → momentum skyrockets
10:47 “SMART goals” mention + practical accountability prompt
11:02 Recording goal: why 1–2 takes isn’t realistic (recording standards are higher)
12:20 Expect many takes (20–40+ sometimes) + what to listen for between takes
14:26 CCG recital periods (April / August / December) as built-in goal windows
14:43 Ideas for places to perform (church, societies, work functions, markets, etc.)
15:12 Keep the recording goal small (one piece, not an album) + gear/sync issues

Topic 2 — Long-range goals (quotes + perspective reset)

17:19 Transition: long-range goals + musician quotes
17:57 Segovia quote: polishing a single passage for weeks
19:14 Quick advice to a beginner without a teacher (graded system + consistent routine + record/send for feedback)
21:34 Manuel Barrueco idea: won’t perform a piece until it’s been learned for a year
23:49 Perspective: pros may have played key pieces hundreds/thousands of times (e.g., “Asturias”)
25:47 Book recommendation: A Life on the Road (about Julian Bream)
26:47 Barrios practice approach: 20 perfect reps in a row (restart if you miss)
28:35 Quote: “Amateurs practice until they get it right; pros until they can’t get it wrong”
29:18 Jason Vieaux example: ~6 months minimum to prep a recording project

Live performance interlude

34:14 Requests + choosing what to play
35:26 “Adelita” (Tárrega) performance + noting tricky passages
38:34 Barrios “Valsa No. 4” performance

Topic 3 — Habits that lead to the goal

43:16 Plan your practice week in advance (treat practice like an appointment)
45:05 Try to practice at the same time daily (consistency)
45:23 Atomic Habits idea: reduce friction for good habits / increase friction for bad ones
46:38 Make practice frictionless (guitar accessible, music ready, stand/gear in place)
49:20 Practice chart idea: plan when + what + how long + focus/outcome
50:28 Small daily habits add up (math examples: 10 min/day sight-reading → ~50+ hours/year)
53:18 Consistency beats occasional long sessions

Wrap-up + CTA

54:26 Summary of the 3 main points
55:58 Action steps: choose a date; think 3–6 months minimum; map next 7 days
57:18 Closing encouragement for 2026
57:52 Free consultation + observer pass mention (how to try CCG sessions)
58:57 Final sign-off