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David Russell

04/06/20

@ Anand Chauhan

Perfection and accuracy are crucial in mastering techniques, as they are built from simple blocks that must work well together.

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David Russell - Practise Tips and Daily Routine

@ Anand Chauhan

David Russell - Practise Tips and Daily Routine

04/06/20

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David Russell

08/12/18

@ Gallery of Guitar

Technique consists of many small building blocks; if one is missing, the entire performance can falter.

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David Russell

08/12/18

@ Gallery of Guitar

The quality of your playing is determined by how well you execute the basics; if you're struggling with a technique, go back to the foundational building blocks and refine them.

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David Russell

08/12/18

@ Gallery of Guitar

Before you can play complex pieces, you need to master the basic elements of technique, similar to how percussionists practice simple rhythms repeatedly.

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Chris Williamson Cast

04/01/25

@ Chris Williamson

Mastery comes from iterations rather than just hours of practice; it's about making adjustments and learning from errors, not merely repeating the same actions.

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David Russell

08/12/18

@ Gallery of Guitar

Accuracy is more important than strength in practice; focus on developing precise movements rather than just powerful ones.

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Classical Guitar Corner Cast

05/19/25

@ Classical Guitar Corner

Going back to the fundamentals is crucial, as they impact everything you do, even in complex pieces, so it's okay to press pause and focus on them.

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Chris Bumstead

10/15/24

@ Chris Williamson

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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Y Combinator Cast

07/22/23

@ Y Combinator

Perfectionism can trap Founders in a loop of constant iteration, preventing them from committing to one idea and learning from it.

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Michael Babineau

05/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Building a solid foundation is crucial; without it, any analysis or product built on top can easily collapse.