Someone asked me today, “Has it always been easy for you to play by ear?” And my answer was no. I have had to work at it for a long time to get where I am today.
The product of what I am is the result of hours and hours of practice, performances, and lots and lots of mistakes. It’s how you learn – From a lot of mistakes! There’s nothing that life and music teaches better than mistakes.
The thing to remember is that when to u make a mistake, don’t repeat it. And keep smiling and continue to Play It By Ear!
Good tips. We learn through making mistakes. The problem is when we stop using those mistakes as teachable moments. Always remain teachable and you will become great at whatever you set your mind to.