Friday 30 March 2012

Applied Knowledge



Apparently when we read something we only retain between 5% and 10% of the information. We retain 70% of what we actually do and, maybe not surprisingly, about 90%of what we teach!

Studying is all well and good but it amounts to nothing if you don’t apply it to your instrument. You can read up on music theory, chord progressions, technique and harmony but it amounts to nothing if your playing is not improving.

Always look for ways to relate what you are doing to your instrument. This is applied knowledge.  That way you keep focused on what is necessary for you to learn and make it relevant to the pieces you are studying or the genre you wish to immerse yourself in.

Furthermore, one of the most effective ways to clarify all of this knowledge is to try and pass it on to someone else. When I am teaching classes I always encourage my students to help one another out. It helps the super fast learners to clarify their own ideas and also provides a refreshing perspective to the next level students who are close behind them.

If you find that you have opportunities not only to apply your knowledge but also to teach it to others you will find that explosive progress is a guarantee! 

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