Guitar

Use it or lose it. I can't think of a better cliché to explain why we should practice our craft. In my case I know that without constant attention to all the details that go into maintaining my guitar playing skills, there are many ways I can lose my own chops. Fingers get stiff and rusty, making tunes that once embodied finesse to appear clunky to both the player and listener. The struggle becomes more noticeable and that formerly effortless feel is lost. Even if you have been playing for years and you have heard someone state, “Oh, you make it look so easy", that comment will subtly disappear without a constant and dedicated practice routine.