From Stagnation to Mastery in Irish Fiddle Practice

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This episode explains the different types of music practice—naive, purposeful, and deliberate—and how they impact skill development in Irish fiddling. Hannah discusses practical strategies for each type, encouraging listeners to engage in better practices to achieve their musical goals.
• Exploring naive practice and its pitfalls
• Recognizing the shift to purposeful practice
• Importance of feedback in practice sessions
• Deliberate practice and pushing through challenges
• Building mental representations for memorizing music
• Encouraging a balanced approach to practice and enjoyment

This episode was inspired by the book Peak by K. Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool.

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Chapters

1. From Stagnation to Mastery in Irish Fiddle Practice (00:00:00)

2. Understanding the Three Types of Practice (00:00:01)

3. Progressing Through Deliberate Practice in Music (00:10:28)

4. Mastering Skills Through Deliberate Practice (00:15:52)

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