"Practice May Not Make Perfect -A Consistent Weekly Music Lesson Will!
“Consistency is better than perfection.
We can all be consistent - perfection is impossible.”
— Michael Hyatt
If you have ever taken a music lesson, your teacher may have emphasized that you will need to practice to receive more from your lessons. A lot. And the conclusion is that if you are not practicing, the age-old argument is, "Why are you taking lessons in the first place?" The result. Many students quit.
It turns out that the old "practice makes perfect" adage may be overblown, and numerous studies show that a copious amount of practice may not be enough to explain why people ultimately differ in skill and interest. Let's not forget that the point of signing up for something is to learn.
Weekly Lessons are Enough!
It takes more than hard work to become an expert. Natural talent and other factors will play a role in mastering a complex activity, such as music. Practice may be essential to reach an elite level of performance, but there is a ton of research that suggests practice isn't enough.
We have found that simply connecting to your weekly lesson and showing up for it is enough.
Students who show consistency in their lessons excel much faster, learn a lot more, and create a lifelong habit with music!
Why do Students Quit
I am always amazed at students who quit their lessons mainly because they don't practice. Quitting isn't going to "help" you practice. Quitting is giving up and deciding that you will never learn your instrument because you don't practice. When you stop, that ensures you that you never will. So why are you quitting?? I always furrow my brow and shake my head when someone quits their weekly lesson.
Weekly Lesson Practice Makes Permanent
Students have realized that their weekly lesson IS THEIR PRACTICE. And the habit of showing UP for your weekly lesson creates a lifelong habit for learning your instrument.
Research has shown that consistent, weekly lessons prove to be the main ingredient in staying with an instrument and continuing to LEARN how to play that instrument. Connecting with your teacher, asking questions, and being guided through learning your instrument increases the desire and enthusiasm to practice outside your lesson. Consistency in your lesson is the most essential and permanent habit to ensure you understand your instrument.
We have all heard the phrase, "practice makes perfect." However, practice truly makes permanent, and a weekly lesson helps establish a habit. Good habits are more important in learning anything, and giving up your weekly lesson WILL NOT make you practice. Just the opposite will happen.
My Top Three Tips for Getting to Your Weekly Lesson
1. Choose a time for your lesson that is regular and permanent. Also, a time when you will not be rushing to the lesson.
2. Get to your lesson, regardless of whether you haven’t practiced that week. Your lesson is NOW your practice!
3. Have fun in your lesson. And remember, weekly lesson practice makes it permanent.