Guitar Lab: The Art of Practicing, Vol. 5

The Art of Practicing, Volume 5 continues Brad Carlton’s deep dive into the mindset, discipline, and self-awareness required to become a better musician. Building on the concepts explored in Volume 4 and drawing on more than 56 years of teaching experience, Brad continues to share the core principles behind effective practice, showing you how to listen more deeply, assess your own playing honestly, and build the habits that lead to real musical growth. This is not a course about memorizing licks or running exercises without purpose. It is about learning how to practice with focus, intention, and a clear understanding of what you are trying to improve.

Brad continues to break down the different roles you need to play in your own development, from teacher to student to coach, while helping you better understand how to identify weaknesses, set goals, and stay motivated through the process. You’ll dig deeper into the ideas and approaches introduced throughout the series, developing a stronger understanding of how to organize your practice, evaluate your progress, and make the most of the time you spend with your instrument.

Along the way, Volume 5 strengthens much more than your practice routine. You’ll continue sharpening your listening, improving your time, developing better fretboard awareness, building stronger technique, and learning how to approach mistakes, improvisation, performance, and recording with a more productive mindset. By the end of the course, you’ll have an even clearer understanding of how to guide your own musical growth and make your practice time more focused, creative, and rewarding. So listen closely, take your time, and let’s continue with The Art of Practicing, Volume 5.