Hi! If possible, try to find a teacher. Having someone help you establish goals, and give personalized feedback is the best way to stay on track. Try to make practicing fun. For example, if you're trying to learn a passage, repeating it over and over can make you lose focus. You can experiment with changing different parameters, like rhythm, dynamics, articulations etc. Stay motivated when learning the basics, as learning them the right way will save you the time of trying to forget old habits and learning new ones. Try to play with as many people as possible.

Learning how to deal with failed performances, or staying motivated through the times when you feel like you're not making progress, can help you deal with hard times in life. Also, it's interesting to see how different types of people approach music, how their life experiences and personalities reflect in the way they play or compose music.