PRACTICE LESS, PLAY MORE!

- COMPANION WORKBOOK

COMPANION WORKBOOK

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Chapter 1 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Write the reason why you wanted to learn to play guitar in the first place and make what you wrote
visible to you while you’re practicing.

2. List 5 songs you would love to play on guitar (don’t overthink this).

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3. List 3 possible times of day where you can pick up your guitar and play without interruption.

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Chapter 2 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Pick up your guitar and make a mistake on purpose. Seriously.

2. Write down the 3 mantras and keep them in your practice space where you can see them.

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3. For one week, say the 3 mantras 3 times before and after each practice session.

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Chapter 3 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Pick a song from the list you made in Chapter 1.

2. Write down 3 potential ways you can simplify the song to create your first game you’re guaranteed
to win. The easier the song the better.

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3. Play the guitar part and see if you can win the game.

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Chapter 4 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Choose a time to practice from the list that you made in Chapter 1.

2. Decide how you will track your Winning Streak (i.e. a calendar, a sheet of paper, an app, etc.). The
easier the better.

3. Practice for 5 minutes today and mark an X on your Winning Streak once your practice session is
done.

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Chapter 5 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. List 3 “Dead spots” in your day where you can Pre-Practice.

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2. Write down your goal for the next 90 days.

3. Write down your Top Priority Task for today’s Practice session that’s aligned with your 90-day goal.

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Chapter 6 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Double check your guitar is in tune.

2. Set a timer for 10% of the duration of your upcoming Fast Practice Session.

3. Play effortlessly until the alarm goes off.

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Chapter 7 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Start your practice timer and scan through today’s TPT with No Tempo Practice.

2. Select your first Chunk and practice it with Slow Tempo Practice.

3. Use the Fast Practice Formula to tackle your TPT until the timer goes off.

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Chapter 8 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Load up the record on YouTube for the song you’re learning and set it to either 0.5, 0.75, or Normal
speed (whatever is easiest for you).

2. Start a timer that’s 10% of the duration of your Fast Practice Session

3. Play along with the record until the alarm goes off.

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Chapter 9 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Pick one of the mindsets or techniques in Chapter 9 and incorporate it into your next Fast Practice
Session.

2. Record a video of tomorrow’s Fast Practice Session using something simple like your smartphone
or webcam.

3. Watch your video and take note of 3 things you are doing well and 3 things you can improve on in
your next Fast Practice Session.

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Chapter 10 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Pick up your guitar and make a mistake on purpose.

2. Set up your hard drive and/or Dropbox account and create 3 folders using the guidelines I
mentioned above.

3. Get your guitar set up with light strings and low action.

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Chapter 11 - Action Items Checklist & Notes

1. Spot 3 similarities between a song you know how to play and a song you want to learn to play.

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2. Devote 1-2 days to an advanced song for The Power Of Contrast.

3. Mark a reminder in your calendar for 90 days from now to revisit the song you’re currently playing
in order to see if it’s any easier to play.

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