The One Practice Tool You'll Actually Use All Year Long

Let's talk about that feeling. You know the one. When you pick up your guitar and feel that spark of possibility. When you remember why you fell in love with music in the first place. When "I'm going to practice today" becomes your new reality.

You're already here. You're showing up. The excitement you felt when you first picked up your instrument? It's still inside you, ready to come alive again.

Here's the beautiful truth: You have everything you need right now. You have the passion. You have the dedication. You just need a simple system that celebrates your progress. You need a simple and quick "Ta-Da" monthly checklist that shows you how far you're going.

That's exactly why we created these Free Monthly Ta-Da List for Musicians.

Think of it as your gentle, encouraging friend who checks in once a month and says, "Hey, let's keep the music flowing."

Whether you're a singer, guitarist, bass player, or any kind of musician, this Ta-Da checklist adapts to your journey. It meets you exactly where you are.

What Makes This "Ta-Da" Checklist and Goal Setter Useful?

Each month, you'll focus on just simple things, for example:

Learn one new song: Not ten songs. Not a whole album. Just one song that makes you smile or always wanted to learn. That song you've been humming in the shower. That tune that reminds you why you started playing in the first place.

Explore one new technique or idea: Maybe it's fingerpicking, or learning to slap the bass, perhaps practicing suspended chords. Pick something that sparks your curiosity and dive in.

Take part in one music-related activity: This could be a jam session at your local coffee shop. A rehearsal with friends. Catching a live show. Taking a lesson. Even watching a tutorial counts. The point is connection with music, with people, with the community.

Try one small step outside your comfort zone: And we mean small. Playing in front of your dog counts. Recording yourself on your phone counts. Asking a question in an online forum qualifies. Baby steps still move you forward.

And yes, you're absolutely encouraged to shout "Ta-Da!" every time you check something off. Consider it part of the process.

What's Inside Your Free Download

When you download your Monthly Ta-Da List, you're getting three powerful tools in one PDF:

The Monthly Ta-Da List is your practical one-month action guide for learning songs, trying new techniques, recording yourself, participating in music activities, engaging with your local music community, and stepping outside your comfort zone. Keep checking in with yourself at your own pace.

The Quarterly Musician Goals Planner breaks everything down into bite-sized monthly action steps for three months at a time. Choose a theme word for each month, set your song goals, identify skills to build, plan courageous steps, and note performance goals. It's perfect for seeing the big picture and tracking your progress over time with smaller, realistic goals.

The Easy Body Relaxation Technique is a bonus gem. This simple exercise helps you release tension before practice, performances, or anytime you need to reset. Because staying loose matters—and relaxation techniques are still way too underrated.

Print it out for your music notebook. Save it to your iPad or tablet. Keep it wherever you'll actually use it.

Make It Your Own

Here's the beautiful part: there's no wrong way to use this checklist.

Are you a morning person? Pour yourself a killer cup of coffee on the first Sunday of each month and map out your goals.

Night owl? Light a candle at midnight and dream up what you want to explore.

Spontaneous? Keep it on your phone and fill it out whenever inspiration strikes.

The Ta-Da checklist works around your life, not the other way around.

Some months you'll crush all four goals and feel like a rockstar. Other months you might only manage one (and that's totally okay). Progress isn't linear. Music has its own timeline.

Small Steps Matter

Think about your favorite musicians. They didn't wake up one day playing like legends.

They showed up. Day after day. Month after month. Year after year. They learned one song, then another. They tried new things. They played for friends. They took risks.

That's exactly what this Ta-Da checklist and quarterly goal setter helps you do.

It keeps you connected to your instrument without the pressure of being perfect. It builds consistency without burning you out. It turns "someday I'll be better" into "today I'm making progress."

Remember, the real magic isn't in achieving every goal. It's in staying connected to music all year long. It's in making playing a natural part of your life.

Get Your Monthly Ta-Da List

Download it to your iPad so it's always with you. Print it out and stick it in your music notebook. Tape it to your wall. Keep it wherever you'll actually see it.

Let it guide your playing through the months ahead. Let it remind you that music doesn't have to be complicated.

Because at the end of the day, music is supposed to be fun, light you up, and be the thing you look forward to.

So download the Ta-Da checklist, grab your instrument and enjoy the journey. Let's make this your most musical year yet!

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Rock on. 🎸
The Peace General Store Team