Another common question I hear all the time about learning an instrument is “do I need to practice everyday?” Well, yes and no. See, when learning any new skill, you need to be consistent. Why is it that we go to school 5 days a week? To be consistent. Have you noticed that after summer vacation you tend to forget a lot of material? That can be due to lack of consistency.
Ah, the age old question “How long should I practice?” Here’s the thing, the amount of time someone should practice is going to have many variables and will potentially change drastically from person to person. I know—that’s not the answer you were probably hoping for.