Four Principles of Effective Practice - Introduction

Four Principles of Effective Practice - Introduction

Now is a good time to familiarize yourself with the four ‘Principles of Effective Practicing‘.

Throughout these four ‘principles‘ segments, I identify some common challenges for practicing musicians along with some tips on how to overcome said challenges.

Be sure to read through these ‘principles‘ and familiarize yourself with the important concepts therein.

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Getting Started

  • Course Format & Orientation

Organization & Intention

  • Goal Setting
  • Scheduling Your Practice Sessions
  • Creating a Practice Regimen

Effective Practice Strategies

  • Four Principles of Effective Practice - Introduction
  • Principle #1 - Staying Motivated
  • Principle #2 - Process Orientation
  • Principle #3 - Overcoming Procrastination
  • Principle #4 - Trusting the Body

Practice Optimization Methods

  • Introduction to Optimization Methods

Practical Methods

  • Introduction to Practical Methods
  • Practical Method Lesson - Proper Pacing
  • Practical Method Lesson - Relaxation
  • Practical Method Lesson - Fractional Learning
  • Practical Method Lesson - Effective Repetition
  • Practical Method Lesson - Integrating into Regimen

Magical Methods

  • Introduction to Magical Methods
  • Magical Method Lesson - Visualization
  • Magical Method Lesson - Modeling
  • Magical Method Lesson - Vocalization
  • Magical Method Lesson - Reverse Physiology
  • Magical Method Lesson - Positive Interference
  • Magical Methods - Integrating into the Regimen

Specific Skill Training

  • Specific Skill Set Training [Bonus Lesson]
  • Memorization Training [Bonus Lesson]
  • Speed Training [Bonus Lesson]
  • Accuracy Training [Bonus Lesson]

Moving Forward

  • Refining Your Practice Regimen
  • Perfect Practice Course - Resource Page

Metronome Methods - Supplemental Study

  • Metronome Methods [Bonus Lesson]
  • Advanced Metronome [Bonus Lesson] Incremental Method
  • Advanced Metronome [Bonus Lesson] Dialectical Method
  • Final Optimization Tips & Takeaways

Tune in a Week Practice Regimen Video Documentary

  • Bonus 5-Part Video Series
  • Episode #1 - Tune in a Week - Regimen in Action
  • Episode #2 - Tune in a Week - Regimen in Action
  • Episode #3 - Tune in a Week - Regimen in Action
  • Episode #4 - Tune in a Week - Regimen in Action
  • Episode #5 - Tune in a Week - Regimen in Action

Quick Tips for Practice Optimization

  • Connective Tissue + Double Up Techniques [Bonus Video]