Is “Perfect” Practice as Essential a Thing As We Tend to Assume It Is?
You've probably heard the saying that "practice doesn't make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect."
But is that true? Or just a myth?
Research on errors in learning suggest that error-free practice might actually hinder the learning process, and that how we respond to errors might be the more interesting factor to consider.
Is “Perfect” Practice as Essential a Thing As We Tend to Assume It Is?
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You've probably heard the saying that "practice doesn't make perfect; perfect practice makes perfect."
But is that true? Or just a myth?
Research on errors in learning suggest that error-free practice might actually hinder the learning process, and that how we respond to errors might be the more interesting factor to consider.
Is “Perfect” Practice as Essential a Thing As We Tend to Assume It Is?
More from The Bulletproof Musician
- Get the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content.
- Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage.
- Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice.
- Live and self-paced courses
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