There has been discussion of why people do not move up in skill level. It was suggested that we do not practice enough. I think it has more to do with what and why we are practicing.
EDIT:
First answer should read 'work toward them.'
Comments welcome.
PLEASE READ AND VOTE 2
I have never written out goals for a practice session. I just sit down pick up the guitar and start working (playing through) whatever song is am currently most interested in trying to learn. I work on the guitar part first and then as the song progresses I start humming the melody along with the guitar playing. Eventually, I begin learning the lyrics. I might play around with 4-10 different songs this way during a 1-2 hr playing session.
I don't know if it is the most efficient way of learning but it seems to offer me the most enjoyment while I am playing. Playing guitar is a fun outlet for me I don't want to reduce it WORK! Sheesh, what would be the point of "playing" guitar if it felt like work. I already have a stressful job at which I "WORK". I want guitar playing to be fun.
Steve
I don't know if it is the most efficient way of learning but it seems to offer me the most enjoyment while I am playing. Playing guitar is a fun outlet for me I don't want to reduce it WORK! Sheesh, what would be the point of "playing" guitar if it felt like work. I already have a stressful job at which I "WORK". I want guitar playing to be fun.
Steve