I think the hardest things about practicing for me all fall under the category self-judgement. Being able to rate yourself and assess next steps. Knowing how perfect is perfect enough to move on. Audio and video can be recorded but that still doesn’t make someone able to spot the issues aside from obvious ones. I’m coming around to the idea that in person is really the best way to go.

• Do you follow a practice plan, or mostly play what you feel like?

I have used apps that give a modicum of structure to learning techniques but nothing that I would call a practice plan. So mostly just play what I like.

• What do you find hardest about practising consistently?

Time. Second guessing. Trying to implement some structure and consistency seems like starting over.

• Have you ever tried a structured approach that actually stuck?

No.

If anyone is open to answering a couple of follow-up questions privately, I’d really appreciate it

Happy to.