Learning how to play a musical instrument on your own, from books and tutorial videos, is a great adventure, but also one that requires lots of discipline. Here are some of the things that you should and should not do if you want to make the learning process as efficient as can be:

• -Don’t overdo it – practicing too much will take away the fun. You need to practice a bit every day, but don’t beat yourself if your performance is not of the same quality every day;
• -Be patient with yourself – playing your instrument is likely to involve skills that develop over time. Allow your hands time to develop the dexterity needed for masterful playing, you will get better and better each day;
• -Do record yourself – listening to your own playing might feel frustrating in the beginning, but you will learn to use your recordings as a tool that allows you to improve your technique; For instance, if you are interested in playing the cymbals, look for cymbals online training opportunities and record your efforts.
• -Do meet other musicians – talking to and learning from other musicians is a great way to improve yourself. You can join musician forums or groups on social media platforms where you can share your experiences and difficulties and other will share theirs.