As I was cleaning my cluttered desk off so I could write some checks for my enormous bills, I found this marvelous hand written list from my Euphonium coach that he gave me years ago. I strongly believe in the principles and their ability to be applied to all aspects. As I study Arabic, I wish there were an easier way. I think this list may make it easier as I apply these principles.
What Is Deep Practice?
1. It's designed to specifically improve a person's own performance. Usually a teacher or coach is involved.
2. It can be repeated over and over but not sloppily or mindlessly
3. It must be scheduled into the day and planned out ahead of time (no "spur of the moment" or "I'll do it when I feel like it" stuff!).
4. There's feedback on how you're doing - lesson, video or audio record yourself practicing.
5. It is highly mentally and/or physically demanding. It's not for "sissies."
6. It must be done on a regular daily basis with appropriate breaks built in.
7. It must be broken into small chunks which are thoroughly learned and then strung together to see or get "the whole picture."
8. It isn't very entertaining BUT the payoffs are enormous
9. You must make mistakes and correct them immediately to grow and progress.
10. It requires you to stretch and reach high but not to set goals that are currently out of your reach!
11. Natural talent can be a help, but any person of any ability level can become very successful in any area by using these principles!!!
Dr. Steve Call, Tuba/Euphonium Professor at Brigham Young University
What Is Deep Practice?
1. It's designed to specifically improve a person's own performance. Usually a teacher or coach is involved.
2. It can be repeated over and over but not sloppily or mindlessly
3. It must be scheduled into the day and planned out ahead of time (no "spur of the moment" or "I'll do it when I feel like it" stuff!).
4. There's feedback on how you're doing - lesson, video or audio record yourself practicing.
5. It is highly mentally and/or physically demanding. It's not for "sissies."
6. It must be done on a regular daily basis with appropriate breaks built in.
7. It must be broken into small chunks which are thoroughly learned and then strung together to see or get "the whole picture."
8. It isn't very entertaining BUT the payoffs are enormous
9. You must make mistakes and correct them immediately to grow and progress.
10. It requires you to stretch and reach high but not to set goals that are currently out of your reach!
11. Natural talent can be a help, but any person of any ability level can become very successful in any area by using these principles!!!
Dr. Steve Call, Tuba/Euphonium Professor at Brigham Young University
