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When I was young - not this young - maybe 13, 14, 15, I used to practice from 3-8 hours a day. I was not forced to. But I NEVER considered it anything but a pleasure.
I dare say most people here, and most people period, have a different relationship with practicing because of THEMSELVES. There's nothing horrid about the subject, unless you're beaten or are not allowed to do anything else.
It takes, for many of us, concentration and dedication - two things that can pay dividends for the rest of ones life, regardless whether you continue with music or not. If you cannot sit in front of your instrument for long periods of time and dedicate yourself to accomplishing whatever it is you're trying to accomplish, the fault is yours. That's the strength of music and the way it USED to be taught, -- the way this girl has learned it. If you have the idea that practicing an instrument is torture, that idea comes from problems with your OWN practice.
I love practicing and always have. I define my day by how many hours I can put in. Practicing has kept me SANE and not the reverse. My childhood was strengthen by my being able to play the guitar, and work hard at the guitar, as opposed to some other kids/friends who ended up getting into a lot of trouble because they hung out too much with other kids who got into trouble.
I'm done with todays practicing. I put in 3 hours and have consistently done three hours for the last two weeks. I upped it from two. And I feel great - like I accomplished something. I don't feel tortured at all. LOL.
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