Annoyed that you're not practising piano every day?

In the next 3 minutes you'll learn how to create a daily playing habit you'll never want to skip.

Many adults think they don’t have time for daily practice, so they just play 'when they feel like it' — resigned to the busyness of life. The familiar feeling of disappointment weighs you down as you yo-yo between inspired practice binges, and days spent not touching your instrument. 

When you take this haphazard approach, you stunt your musical development. Progress halts, and you’re left with anxiety, resentment, and creeping apathy.

What if a few simple tactics could lock in your consistency? How would you feel today if you’d practised every day for the last 30 days? Let's learn how — right now.

1. Set Your Minimum Viable Playing Session (MVPS)

Pick a practice slot so short — one to five minutes — that resistance melts away, and skipping would feel ridiculous.

Forget about the outcomes of your sessions (for now) — the purpose here is to string together a chain of micro practice wins. Once you build this streak of consistent daily practice sessions, you'll feel unstoppable.

Students who pick a 1-5 minute MVPS tend to see the best results. They begin to enjoy their piano time more, as they develop consistent practice habits.

2. Create a Visual Tracking System

Create a dedicated spreadsheet — or print a blank monthly calendar — to create a powerful, visual reminder of your progress.

Your tracking system becomes undeniable proof of your consistent playing — even with short sessions. By day 4 or 5, belief will skyrocket, and you'll be craving to add your next tick.

Each new tick becomes its own reward — imagine how you'll feel when you can look back at 14, or 21 ticks.

3. Complete your first MVPS (today)

Sit at your piano today, start a timer — and complete your first playing session.

Day 1 flips talk into action. Writing that first tick on your tracker is a significant moment. Being consistent means showing up every day — so completing your first day is your next, most impactful, action step.

Show up. Get it done. Add your tick. After 4 or 5 days you'll begin to uncover a deep respect for your time at the piano.

Before you close this tab, schedule tomorrow's 3-minute MVPS and print your tracker. That first tick is the catalyst: proof you're a piano player who shows up daily.

Progress is yours, if you choose it.

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Thanks for reading,

Ian