Hey there — your weekly Rx. No filler, I promise.
This Week's Rx
80% of your practice time is wasted. Here's why you sound the same as you did six months ago.
Most musicians practice what they can already do. It feels good. It sounds good. It confirms you're not terrible. But it doesn't move the needle — because your brain isn't being challenged, so it isn't adapting.
The research is clear: improvement happens at the edge of your ability, not in the comfort zone. Psychologists call it desirable difficulty. If you can play it three times in a row without a mistake, you're not practicing anymore. You're performing for yourself — and your nervous system knows the difference.
The Prescription
This week, identify the one thing you've been avoiding in the practice room. The passage that makes you wince. The register that exposes you. The tempo that feels just out of reach.
That's not a weakness. That's your curriculum.
Spend 80% of your time there. The rest will take care of itself.
The edge is where the change happens. Go find yours.
Happy practicing,
Chris @ Honesty Pill Coaching
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