Do you practice what you preach? Strategies for optimal practice

“Best practices.” “Practice makes perfect.” “Practice what you preach.” There are many popular phrases about practice that people toss about in conversation – but what is practice anyway, how does it work, and what is the relationship between practicing, learning, and performance?

This course will examine current evidence from motor learning research on how we learn motor skills like singing.  We’ll define practice, learning, and performance, and the importance of distinguishing learning from performance in how we practice.  Next, we’ll look at the different kinds of practice and how they impact learning and performance.  We’ll look at examples of each kind of practice and when we might want to use them.  Then, we’ll consider how what we know about practice might impact how we structure a lesson, how we prepare for a recital/stage role/gig, and how we warm up immediately before a performance.

We’ll also talk about goal setting, weekly practice reflections, diaries/journaling, and performance road maps, and how they can help us better track our progress and detect trends in our practicing.  We’ll also talk about the role of technology in assisting our practice.

There will be ample time for questions and sample materials you can use in improving your practice and that of your students.  

🏷️ Price £30 (UK VAT inclusive)
🎥 Recording automatically sent to all who book (even if you cannot attend live)
▶️ Rewatch as many times as you like
📜 Certificate of attendance available