Tip #4 for my 2026 guitar tips is simple, but it’s the one that moves the needle: practice daily. I’ve heard that old saying forever—miss one day and you notice it, miss two and the band notices it, miss three and everybody notices it. The real trick isn’t knowing you should practice… it’s making it easy enough that you actually do it every day. Here’s what works for me: I get up, grab a cup of coffee, and I go play. I don’t make it some huge, dramatic event—I just make sure there’s a spot in the day where I sit down with the guitar. It doesn’t have to be hours. In fact, short sessions can give you a lot of growth if you’re consistent. I like using a timer so I start on time, do my 20 minutes (or for me, often 45 minutes), and then I quit—because if you overdo it today, you’ll talk yourself into skipping tomorrow. Sneak in small chunks: morning, after work, even while you’re watching TV (quietly, if you want to stay married). And keep the goal straight: we don’t practice to be perfect—we practice to progress.