The Science of Practice
You’ve heard that practice makes perfect. But what exactly is good practice, and how does it work to create tangible results? In terms of music, we can think of practice as a constant balancing act between artistic expression and scientific rigour. To help us understand this, there are two concepts that are useful to examine — one from neuroscience (myelin) and one from psychology (flow). Both of these concepts come together to form an actionable process known as deliberate practice.MyelinIf ...
The Science of Practice
You’ve heard that practice makes perfect. But what exactly is good practice, and how does it work to create tangible results? In terms of music, we can think of practice as a constant balancing act between artistic expression and scientific rigour. To help us understand this, there are two concepts that are useful to examine — one from neuroscience (myelin) and one from psychology (flow). Both of these concepts come together to form an actionable process known as deliberate practice.MyelinIf ...
