There’s a powerful quote that says:
“Everyone has the will to win, but not everyone has the will to prepare to win.”
That hits deep. Especially for those of us learning something new — like the guitar or ukulele. The desire to play your favorite song, jam with friends, or even perform on stage burns bright in almost every beginner. That’s the will to win. But what separates the dreamers from the doers is this:
👉 The will to prepare.
So what does “preparing to win” look like for a musician?
It looks like sore fingers after your first week of practice.
It looks like fumbling through chords over and over until muscle memory takes over.
It sounds like out-of-tune notes that eventually turn into harmony.
The Truth Is: It’s Not Always Easy
But if you’re willing to put in the time, the discipline, and the repetition — the payoff is amazing. Music becomes more than just a hobby. It becomes a language you speak, a story you tell, and a legacy you create.
🎯 How to Prepare Like a Pro
- Set Real Goals
- “I will learn 3 chords this week.”
- “I will strum every day for 15 minutes.”
- “I will master ‘Happy Birthday’ on ukulele by Friday.”
- Show Up for Practice — No Excuses
10 minutes a day beats 1 hour once a week. Consistency wins. - Record Your Progress
You’ll be shocked at how much you grow when you look back in a month. - Celebrate Small Wins
First clean chord? Nailed your strumming pattern? That’s huge! Celebrate it.
Will You?
Every person who’s ever inspired you with music started where you are now — unsure, untrained, but willing. Willing to learn. Willing to fall and get back up. Willing to prepare to win.
So I ask you: IF YOU WILL, YOU WILL.
Will you?
🎸 IF I WILL, I WILL: Preparing to Win at Guitar and Ukulele 🎶
There’s a powerful quote that says:
“Everyone has the will to win, but not everyone has the will to prepare to win.”
That hits deep. Especially for those of us learning something new — like the guitar or ukulele. The desire to play your favorite song, jam with friends, or even perform on stage burns bright in almost every beginner. That’s the will to win. But what separates the dreamers from the doers is this:
👉 The will to prepare.
So what does “preparing to win” look like for a musician?
It looks like sore fingers after your first week of practice.
It looks like fumbling through chords over and over until muscle memory takes over.
It sounds like out-of-tune notes that eventually turn into harmony.
The Truth Is: It’s Not Always Easy
But if you’re willing to put in the time, the discipline, and the repetition — the payoff is amazing. Music becomes more than just a hobby. It becomes a language you speak, a story you tell, and a legacy you create.
🎯 How to Prepare Like a Pro
- Set Real Goals
- “I will learn 3 chords this week.”
- “I will strum every day for 15 minutes.”
- “I will master ‘Happy Birthday’ on ukulele by Friday.”
- Show Up for Practice — No Excuses
10 minutes a day beats 1 hour once a week. Consistency wins. - Record Your Progress
You’ll be shocked at how much you grow when you look back in a month. - Celebrate Small Wins
First clean chord? Nailed your strumming pattern? That’s huge! Celebrate it.
Will You?
Every person who’s ever inspired you with music started where you are now — unsure, untrained, but willing. Willing to learn. Willing to fall and get back up. Willing to prepare to win.
So I ask you: IF YOU WILL, YOU WILL.
Will you?
