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Tuesday Quotes are short explorations of music, life, and the daily endeavor of practicing classical guitar. Find more here<\/a>. Enjoy!<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement. \u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Socrates<\/em><\/p>\n

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In the midst of our guitar practice, it’s easy to lose track of the big picture.<\/p>\n

We may get preoccupied with playing fast or learning a new tune. Or with any other shiny new bauble that catches our eye. But if you ask any master of anything, they will tell you this:<\/p>\n

It’s all about the basics.<\/p>\n

In any field, in any endeavor, the masters of the game are the ones who focus the most on ingraining and honing the most rudimentary elements of their craft.<\/p>\n

With the basics firmly in hand, any new technique or effect becomes easier. Any new pattern or complexity becomes a simple combination of already-mastered moves.<\/p>\n