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Practice an Instrument the Smart Way
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Practice like the research suggests (correct repetitions, rotation, spacing, mental practice and sleep) protect your hearing, and build a practice week you can keep.
2h 50m5 constellations
01Practice for correct repetitions, not minutes
02Design sessions with a tempo ladder, rotation and spacing
03Use mental practice and sleep, and prepare for nerves honestly
04Protect your hearing and run a logged, recorded practice week
Every lesson of Practice an Instrument the Smart Way
15 lessons in 5 levels, about 3 hours. Level 1 is free.
Level 1What Makes Practice WorkFree · 3 lessons
- It's how, not how muchSee what predicted next-day performance in a study of pianists, and it wasn't practice time.11 min
- Practice matters, but not everythingPut deliberate practice in proportion, with the replication of the famous violinist study.11 min
- Checkpoint: music for music's sakeCheck the claim that music lessons make children smarter, and choose better reasons to play.11 min
Level 2Design Your SessionsMembership · 3 lessons
- Practice it rightSet the tempo and chunk size so most of your repetitions are correct.11 min
- Mix it upTry interleaved practice (rotating between pieces) and judge it by your own results.11 min
- Checkpoint: a week of practiceSpread practice across the week and track it, rather than cramming before lessons.12 min
Level 3Mind, Sleep and NervesMembership · 3 lessons
- Practice in your headUse mental practice to add useful repetitions when you're away from your instrument.11 min
- Sleep on itKnow what sleep does for a skill you've just practiced, and what it doesn't.11 min
- Checkpoint: nerves before you playPrepare for performance nerves, with the evidence stated honestly.12 min
Level 4Protect Your HearingMembership · 3 lessons
- How loud, how longUse WHO's safe listening limits to protect the hearing your music depends on.11 min
- Turn it down, plug in, restApply WHO's practical steps, and know the signs that mean a hearing check.11 min
- Checkpoint: the loud rehearsalAgree on volume and ear protection with your band, without killing the mood.12 min
Level 5Your Practice SystemMembership · 3 lessons
- A goal for every sessionTurn vague practice into specific session goals you can check.11 min
- Log it, record itKeep a practice log and record yourself, so progress is visible.11 min
- Capstone: your practice weekDesign a week of practice that uses everything in the path, and review it after seven days.13 min
AFTER THE CORE