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What are the best ways to learn to play a new musical instrument?
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1. Find an experienced teacher or mentor who can provide you with guidance and help answer any questions you may have.
2. Practice regularly, even if it's just for a few minutes each day.
3. Listen to recordings of professional musicians playing the same instrument as you.
4. Read music theory books or watch instructional videos that explain how the instrument works.
5. Try to find other players in your area who are interested in learning the same instrument as you.
6. Take lessons from someone else who is already familiar with the instrument.
7. Play along with backing tracks or practice songs you know.
8. Keep track of your progress by writing down what you've learned and how far you've come.