I suppose one leads to the other, but I was wondering for those at the same level of learning new instruments - clarinet for this thread - for doubling what keeps them motivated to practice every day, assuming they do.
Most sources I've read on the topic suggest practicing at least one hour a day. If one is learning clarinet and flute while trying to advance their skills on a primary (sax) instrument, that would mean at least three hours a day, or one on each? Not practical for many people still tied to a day job to make ends meet.
If unable to practice one hour a day per instrument, obviously something less will have to suffice. I seem to be rambling here, but is there hope for a would-be doubler if they devote less time to working on these instruments? If so, what is the best way to make the most use of the limited time available?
I hope I'm making some sense. The fact is, I want to be able to double on flute and clarinet in big band situations where mostly standards are played, but I don't have full days, every day, to devote to making that happen.
Most sources I've read on the topic suggest practicing at least one hour a day. If one is learning clarinet and flute while trying to advance their skills on a primary (sax) instrument, that would mean at least three hours a day, or one on each? Not practical for many people still tied to a day job to make ends meet.
If unable to practice one hour a day per instrument, obviously something less will have to suffice. I seem to be rambling here, but is there hope for a would-be doubler if they devote less time to working on these instruments? If so, what is the best way to make the most use of the limited time available?
I hope I'm making some sense. The fact is, I want to be able to double on flute and clarinet in big band situations where mostly standards are played, but I don't have full days, every day, to devote to making that happen.