Do You Prefer Practising Alone Or Playing With Others?

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JamesP
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Do You Prefer Practising Alone Or Playing With Others?

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Some players improve faster playing with others, while others prefer practising solo. Which works best for you?
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Re: Do You Prefer Practising Alone Or Playing With Others?

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I have always played and practiced alone and I am sure this has hindered my progression. There is always something to learn from others no matter what level. So if you get a chance to play with others then I would say definitly go for it.

In terms of actual practice then you should always have some kind of stuctured practice plan in place. And I would say this is something you would likely only be able to stick to unless you are dedicating some specific practice alone time. So in these instances then alone is better. But work in some practice with people also!
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