🎵 Key Takeaway
You don't need to practice for hours to get good. You just need Focus. A structured 15-minute routine (Long Tones + Scales + Song) beats 1 hour of mindless noodling. Consistency is king.
I hear it all the time: "I'm too busy to practice."
Here is the truth: If you practice for 2 hours once a week, you will improve slowly. If you practice for 15 minutes every day, you will improve fast.
Your brain needs repetition, not duration. Here is the exact routine I use to stay sharp.
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Minute 0-3: The Warm-Up (Long Tones)
Do not start with a fast song. You need to wake up your breath.
- Play a Low C. Hold it steady for 10 seconds.
- Play a Middle G. Hold it.
- Play a High F. Hold it.
Focus: Is the tone shaking? Is it airy? Make it a laser beam.
Minute 3-8: The Gym (Scales & Technique)
This is the "vegetables" part of the meal. It's not fun, but it makes you strong.
- C Major Scale: Up and down.
- Arpeggios: C - E - G - C.
- Technique of the Week: Spend 2 minutes on Double Tonguing or Slides.
Minute 8-13: The Song (Repertoire)
Now, play the song you are currently learning (e.g., Zelda or Ghibli).
Don't just play it through. Find the one measure you always mess up. Play only that measure 5 times slowly. Then play the whole song.
Minute 13-15: The Fun (Improv)
Close your eyes. Forget the rules. Just play whatever comes to your mind.
This reminds you why you play music: for joy.
Summary
Put your ocarina on your desk, not in a drawer. If you see it, you will play it. 15 minutes. You can do this.
