Practice Planning
Mission Planning
A mission should tell you what kind of musician you are trying to become in this specific piece, skill, or performance situation.
What makes a good mission?
A good mission is specific enough to guide practice but broad enough to survive more than one session. It should describe a musical outcome, not just an activity.
Weak mission vs useful mission
Weak: "Practise bass."
Useful: "Play the chorus transition cleanly at rehearsal tempo."
Weak: "Get better at drums."
Useful: "Keep the kick pattern stable while adding fills."
Try this today
- Name the piece, skill, or performance situation.
- Describe what should sound or feel different.
- Keep it narrow enough to practise this week.
Reflection question
Does your current mission describe an outcome you can hear, feel, or test?