Archive for January 9th, 2010

Stopping the SAD Syndrome by Redefining Success

0 Comments Published by David Motto January 9th, 2010 in Music Practice Tips

One of the things that plagues musicians when they practice is stopping playing, making a quick correction, and restarting.  I call this the SAD Syndrome (SAD stands for Stop And Do-it-again), and I’ve seen it happen in my own practicing as well as with my students and musicians who play at my master classes. There are many [...]

They say "practice makes perfect." Of course, it doesn't. For the vast majority . . . it merely consolidates imperfection.
--Henry Longhurst