"When practising, try to do it right for just one bar - that's progress. Then the next time try to keep it right for two bars." (The Gilbert Legacy, Floyd, pp 20)
"Remember, you're not practising for next week, you're practising for next year." (pp 123)
Remember to place trust in your teacher and give each new idea a chance. It is rare that new skills happen instantly so patience and determination are a sure route to success. Try to maintain a positive attitude and focus often on those things that you already do well.
Never stop listening intently to every sound that you are creating.
Try to maintain a clear idea of the specific problem that you are about to work on during your practice sessions.
If you can fix one little thing each day then you will establish a pattern of being a better player today than you were yesterday.
Frustration and anger are not positive motivators so it might be a good idea to stop your pracitce when these feelings begin to emerge. Put the flute down and return later in the day when you can be more positive about your playing.
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