Practicing Guitar Alone - How Do You Know You're Improving?

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sam54
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Practicing Guitar Alone - How Do You Know You're Improving?

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I practice guitar every day but worry I may be reinforcing bad habits. How do you know you're improving without a teacher?
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Practicing Guitar Alone - How Do You Know You're Improving?

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There is something you can listen to while practicing to catch mistakes! It's called a metronome. Also, recording yourself can help you identify errors.
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