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The Pros and Cons of Binge Practicing
The Pros and Cons of Binge Practicing
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23 minutes
Released:
Dec 5, 2022
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Podcast episode
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Have you ever heard of "binge practicing" before? So, binge practicing is kind of what it sounds like, it's where you are practicing for large amounts at a time. And you can also binge practice often, so you are binge practicing frequently. It's kind of like binge-watching Netflix. It's like you watch 5 hours one day and 5 hours the next day, and it keeps on going on like that.Well, today, I want to talk about the pros of binge practicing and the cons of binge practicing for your jazz playing.In this episode:The pros of binge practicing1. Drastic improvement in technical proficiency 2. Sheer exposure 3. Gain more confidence in playingThe cons of binge practicing1. Tendency to get burned-out2. Inability to sustain binge practicing which leads to frustration 3. Inability to notice one's progress4. Tendency to practice mindlessly5. Exposure to possible injury- RecommendationImportant Links:Free Guide to learning standards by ear: Learn Jazz Standards the Smart WayLJS Inner Circle MembershipListen to the Learn Jazz Standards PodcastGet 50% off your first month of Learn Jazz Standards Inner Circle membership: CLICK HERE
Released:
Dec 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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