In June’s guitar newsletter, I want to point back to a basic concept at the heart of learning an instrument and the key to eventually playing music with other musicians: the importance of developing the discipline to practice.

This month, I will be participating in my first 5K along side our 11-year-old daughter to celebrate the end of a season of a girls' running club.  My wife did it last year so it is only fair that it’s my turn despite the fact that I definetely do not consider myself a runner.  I see a lot of parallels between preparing for this event and for a live music performance.  Incorporating visualization techniques helped equip me for them and are worthwhile tools.