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An hour or so a day, every day. Now that I don't have to punch a clock anymore, I'm able to keep up a daily regimen of practice. I don't have the speed I had when I was 17, but my playing chops have gotten much better since I've been able to play daily.Funny thing: If I lay off for a few days, when I come back, I always play and sound better! Short lay-offs after a long stint of daily practice is almost like a battery recharge. I come back stronger for some weird reason. You'd think the lay-off would start the 'rusting' process, making it a little harder to come back to form right away. But not so. Go figure.John

Im the same way, a day or two off seems to help.


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 11 years ago
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PRACTICE, WE ARE TALKIN BOUT PRACTICE....(Allen Iverson) LOL

Posted on 11 years ago
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During the winter more like 40 minutes a day- in the spring/summer/fall some weekends I'll do 2 or 3 of those a day. The only days I miss are when the heater won't keep up in the garage, which is 10 deg. or lower.

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Purdie Shuffle

An hour or so a day, every day. Now that I don't have to punch a clock anymore, I'm able to keep up a daily regimen of practice. I don't have the speed I had when I was 17, but my playing chops have gotten much better since I've been able to play daily.Funny thing: If I lay off for a few days, when I come back, I always play and sound better! Short lay-offs after a long stint of daily practice is almost like a battery recharge. I come back stronger for some weird reason. You'd think the lay-off would start the 'rusting' process, making it a little harder to come back to form right away. But not so. Go figure.John

i agree it like electric or are you experienced ....if 6 was 9

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Since I got my first vintage kit put together I have played nothing else.

I packed my DW's away.

I try to play for at least a half an hour or so every day. Keep on Pl

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Generally 2 hours a day , sometimes up to 4+ hours, But I play every day also with several bands.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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I try too play every day, but dont always get to. I pick out a cd or two and play or try to plat each song. My favorite to play with is brooks n dunns greatest hits.

I agree with john too, a cupl days off helps alot.

Stay Wiggly,
Robyn
Posted on 11 years ago
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Must admit i don`t practice nearly as much as i used to,but i`ve been making a living playing this wonderful instrument we all love so much for 44 yrs...and sometimes practice just takes a backseat these days. On average i practice a 1/2 hr. per day on my vintage Rogers set,plus teaching on a electronic kit must count for some extra time there.

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
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1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 11 years ago
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I have rehearsals with my bands twice a week each time nearly two hours. I also try to get 15-20 minutes of practice in at the house. Often very hard since I work, take care of my little one, always make dinner and try to run a business.

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L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
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Posted on 11 years ago
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