Creating
A Musical Atmosphere
If you are looking to practice for a good half hour or more in
your own home it is a good idea to do it in a quiet, cozy, and
comfortable setting. Too much noise, poor lighting, and a
roomful of half-eaten chairs can cause distraction, let alone
cause one to not even want to practice at all. So try to do
it in the privacy of your own room, get plenty of rays to help
you read your music, and try to use a nice cushioned chair, the
fabric of your soft carpet, or something to that is comfortable
for you to sit on. Remember, if you are a very busy person
(e.g. work, school, girlfriend, etc.) it is even more imperative
that you create such a musical atmosphere around you because it
will help you make the most out of the very little practice time
that you have. So if that means telling your in-laws to
shut up, buying a brighter bulb instead of using your
neighbor’s Christmas lights as reading aids, and hauling
that old fungus-filled futon from the attic, then by all means do
it. You will be glad you did. Your in-laws
won’t think so but they will understand later when you
become a pro!