My Current Practice Routine
Hey everyone!
I want to share a little insight into what my current practice routine looks like. Right now, I’m deep in preparation mode for some upcoming shows with Obsidious and Panzerballett w/ special guest Virgil Donati.
My main focus is on getting everything tight and ready for the stage. So that’s my schedule right now:
As a warm-up, I go through difficult parts very slowly to work on accuracy and control.
Metronome work to really lock in my timing on some of the polyrhythm parts.
Targeted practice on the trickier parts of the songs (especially solos, fast transitions and polyrhythms).
Practicing standing up to get used to the stage feeling, guitar positioning, and movement.
Daily full run-throughs of the setlist to build consistency and endurance.
Additional To-Do’s:
Tone checks to make sure everything sounds exactly how I want it on stage.
Set up and fine-tune the guitars I’m bringing (string changes, intonation, action, etc.).
Full gear check to make sure the rack, wireless system, pedals, and all cables are working properly.
Write detailed checklists/packing lists for gear, backup gear, and personal stuff.
Plan travel and logistics (rehearsal info, hotel info, gear transportation, etc.).
Preparing for live shows is a different kind of practice compared to normal technical work: it’s much more about consistency and being able to execute technical precision on stage.
Would be great to know what you are working on right now. Anybody of you playing in an active band? 🎸
And also let me know if you are around at one of the dates so we can meet up in person after the show.
These are the dates:
May 3rd 2025 - DE Munich (with Obsidious)
May 8th 2025 DE – München, Mastermix Studio (with Panzerballett feat. Virgil Donati)
May 9th 2025 CH – Wil, Gare de Lion (with Panzerballett feat. Virgil Donati)
May 10th DE 2025 – Stuttgart, Club Zentral (with Panzerballett feat. Virgil Donati)
May 11th DE 2025 – Oberhausen, Ebertbad (with Panzerballett feat. Virgil Donati)
May 13th DE 2025 – Bremen, Meisenfrei (with Panzerballett feat. Virgil Donati)
May 14th DE 2025 – Hamburg, Logo (with Panzerballett feat. Virgil Donati)
May 15th DE 2025 – Berlin, Maschinenhaus (with Panzerballett feat. Virgil Donati)
May 17th AT 2025 – Wien, Porgy & Bess (with Panzerballett feat. Virgil Donati)
Have a great weekend!