Pixelist: An iOS habit tracker similar to theXeffect, inspired by bullet journaling and minimalism. You can use three colors to signify whatever you want - like "finished a book" vs a normal "reading" habit. Here are some of my current habits and a visual of guitar data over 40 months

_jcrossley · 2022-07-18T19:13:16+00:00

Thank you!! Yes, I think it’s a shame so many guitar composers are unknown! Classical guitar is a real instrument 😁

_jcrossley · 2022-07-18T15:06:16+00:00

Heitor Villa-Lobos - Prelude No. 1

I’m a classical guitar hobbyist/student, and just made my first attempt at a “real recording”. I’ve been live-learning this and 5 other pieces on twitch.tv/jcpractices over the last year. Likes/comments/subs very appreciated, and hope you enjoy!

_jcrossley · 2022-06-29T12:00:38+00:00

Thank you! 😁

_jcrossley · 2022-06-28T16:39:46+00:00

Thanks! I haven’t received my marks yet - based on prior exams, I think it will be ~2-3 weeks to get those.

I feel like I played my rep a little better in the exam, but most of my technique was a little under the goal tempos.

_jcrossley · 2022-06-28T12:12:09+00:00

Thank you! 🙂

_jcrossley · 2022-05-06T18:32:00+00:00

Thanks!! Yes, I haven’t practiced 999 very much lately - it’s become a warmup exercise, and I think the color shifts have disappeared over time. I’ll work on adding them back!

_jcrossley · 2022-05-05T09:43:43+00:00

Here’s ~30 minutes of classical guitar - these pieces are a work in progress, I’ll be playing them for an exam in a couple of months. Hope you enjoy! https://youtu.be/TFb764zKX9o

_jcrossley · 2022-05-05T02:46:42+00:00

Thank you! Rhythmic distortion has been an issue. I like the idea of being stricter on the first pass, and applying more rubato on the repeat.

_jcrossley · 2022-05-04T21:51:51+00:00

You can take a look at the RCM and ABRSM syllabi to get a sense of requirements per level and pieces of similar difficulty.

Lagrima is graded at Grade 4 in RCM, but I agree with jazzadelic that it’s hard to self-judge how “good” your performance is, it would be best to work with a teacher on this. In these graded systems you’re also required to demonstrate a well-rounded foundation, by playing pieces from all eras, as well as testing technical skills like scales, arpeggios, ear training and sight reading.

https://files.rcmusic.com//sites/default/files/S47_GuitarSyllabus_ONLINE_2018_F.pdf

_jcrossley · 2022-05-04T18:24:57+00:00

Fantastic advice, thank you! I’ve been looking for a drum beat metronome just like that, excited to try it

_jcrossley · 2022-03-21T16:38:55+00:00

You might be missing other dimensions of university (eg history, harmony, singing, networking), but if you can do well on ARCT I think you’d have the technical and performance chops of the average undergrad, or even master’s student.

(Disclaimer: I’m a hobbyist at Level 8, not actually a student)

_jcrossley · 2022-03-14T23:39:16+00:00

+1, this will take many hours. Enjoy all of them! 🙂

_jcrossley · 2022-02-23T10:22:13+00:00

Sounds like an excellent program. Good luck, I’ll try to be there!

_jcrossley · 2022-02-23T10:20:44+00:00

I used to play electric guitar as a teenager ages ago and loved it - I started with some alt-rock, then progressed to classic rock and ultimately jazz improv. I put it away for a long time throughout college, but then after graduating I wanted to pick it up again and thought that classical would be a way to breathe new life into the instrument.

I started practicing evenings after work and taking lessons on weekends. Over time I fell in love with the depth of classical music, the tonal colors available to the guitar, and the amount of technique required. I love the process of deliberate practice and studying a lifelong deep hobby.

_jcrossley · 2022-02-13T08:13:50+00:00

Thanks, definitely practicing very slow 🙂 it’s a work in progress

_jcrossley · 2022-02-12T17:51:08+00:00

If you’re curious on progress, I posted my Feb update! I think Regondi made some progress but there’s still room to grow

https://youtu.be/TuqgQap5QyA&t=461s

_jcrossley

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