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? * * * Have you been feeling a little stuck or stagnant in the practice room? Or has performan...

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Ever wonder why you can practice for hours, sound great in the practice room, and still be frustratingly hit or miss on stage? Join performance psychologist and Juilliard alumnus/faculty Noa Kageyama, and explore research-based “practice hacks” for beating anxiety, practicing more effectively, and playing up to your full abilities when it matters most.