Flirt with Disaster!
"Practice makes perfect" is often preached, but is it really true? Is "perfect" the goal? Can it be achieved? Learn about the 85% rule for optimal learning. Learn to flirt with disaster when you practice!
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Tips on learning, practicing and playing music and the bass from StudyBass.
Time & You
These two learning obstacles come up again and again for students. I offer you a little psychological trick for overcoming a big problem many students face.
Using Active Recall and Spaced Repetition
The biggest learning mistake I see students make is not using these learning strategies.
Viewing Your Progress
Your progress will be full of ups and downs. Here's how to think of your good and bad daily practices.
The Imaginary String Technique
This is a simple tip for learning to see note patterns you already know in more ways on the fretboard.
The Metronome as a Memory Aid
One of my most important pieces of advice on memorizing things in music is: use your metronome.
Music from the Inside Out
Something I stress with all of my students—especially beginners—is not to treat music mechanically. Making music isn't...