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Old 12-15-2012, 05:29 AM
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I have to disagree with you on this.
If he doesn't know how to practice properly it is just wasting time.

Practice does not make perfect
Perfect practice makes perfect.
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Find a mentor / teacher / guide.

Learn NEW stuff all the time rather than playing stuff you already know how to do. Playing stuff you already have down isn't really practicing - it's wanking. It's good to warm up with and fun to do but won't get you any further than you already are.

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Old 12-15-2012, 08:23 AM
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Learn NEW stuff all the time rather than playing stuff you already know how to do. Playing stuff you already have down isn't really practicing - it's wanking. It's good to warm up with and fun to do but won't get you any further than you already are.
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