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Practice in Front of a Mirror – Quick Practice Tip

Teacher: Vi Wickam

About Practice in Front of a Mirror – Quick Practice Tip:

Hi, I’m Vi Wickam and this is another Quick Tip for you!

Practice with a mirror!

There is nothing better than seeing yourself in the mirror to help you realize when you have tension in your body.

If i am squeezing my left hand, or if I am squeezing my right hand while I play, I may not be aware of it, but when I see myself in the mirror…

And my pinky is squeezed like this, or I have bad posture, or I’m slouching- it becomes painfully obvious to me!

So take the time- if you have a practice room that you use, install a mirror!

Use a mirror to give yourself feedback on your own playing. It’s the best teacher that you have when you’re not in a lesson with your teacher.

And that’s your Quick Tip of the Week! Use a mirror! See you next time!

About Vi Wickam

Vi Wickam of Loveland, CO has been performing fiddle and writing music since before he could read. Along with his brothers and dad, The Wickam Family Band performed regularly on Blinky’s Fun Club, a nationally syndicated TV program.

Vi’s fiddling can be heard on numerous CD recordings, including two of his own. He’s played with many different bands throughout the United States, and even briefly in England.

Among his fiddling honors, Vi has won the Colorado State Championship twice, and been a finalist four times at the Grand Masters’ Fiddler Championship. He has judged fiddle contests throughout the US, and directed regional and state level fiddle contests.

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