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Simon P

05/19/25

@ Classical Guitar Corner

Be aware that after reaching 80-90% polish on a piece, you may experience diminishing returns in your practice, as perfection is not an achievable end point.

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When is it time to move on? - Classical Guitar Corner

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When is it time to move on? - Classical Guitar Corner

05/19/25

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Patrick Hsu

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The last 20% of a project often requires 80% of the work, emphasizing the importance of finishing and refining projects multiple times.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Once you achieve a success rate of about 20-30%, introducing ultra-slow movements can be beneficial for refining skills.

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Chris Bumstead

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The stress of trying to achieve perfection can damage your performance more than the imperfections themselves, so it's important to find balance and allow for mistakes.

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Simon P

05/19/25

@ Classical Guitar Corner

You should aim to play a piece accurately and with musicality before moving on, possibly setting performance or recording goals to enhance your learning experience.

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Classical Guitar Corner Cast

05/19/25

@ Classical Guitar Corner

You can move on from a technique once you've achieved a certain level of control, but it's also important to revisit techniques as you progress, as you'll encounter new challenges and insights.

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David Russell

08/12/18

@ Gallery of Guitar

As I get older, it's important to take care of my fingers and avoid sudden deep practice on difficult pieces.

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Andrew Huberman

03/27/25

@ Andrew Huberman

As you gain skill, focus your attention on specific features of the movement rather than the rewards or feedback.

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Simon P

05/19/25

@ Classical Guitar Corner

When learning a piece of repertoire, having a performance goal can guide you on when to move on, such as being able to play it from beginning to end with musical shaping and phrasing.

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Lex Fridman Cast

03/23/25

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The joy of getting better at a skill often comes from the practice itself, rather than from questioning the method of practice.