Common mistakes and misconceptions include:

• Increased amounts of practice are seen as the sole solution to a musician’s problems.
• Always having a guilty conscience with regard to practicing.
• Too much unplanned practice.
• Only practicing when you feel like it.
• Too few breaks during practice.
• The belief that ‘pain is a natural part of playing’.
• Changing technique with only the standard amount of practice.
• Wrong or misguided self-treatment.
• Not seeking help with playing difficulties in right time.
• Neglecting to take enough recovery time.