RhysP Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 [quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1369986276' post='2095139'] we have an odd rehearsal cum drinking session..... [/quote] Really? Quote
ezbass Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 [quote name='Dave Vader' timestamp='1369990235' post='2095189'] I am aware of the theories that one needs to practice all the time to be great, but I aspire to mediocrity and have achieved it. It leaves me time to do useful things, like drink cider, read books and listen to residents records. [/quote]I like it! Quote
bluesparky Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1369992277' post='2095227'] Really? [/quote] Edited May 31, 2013 by bluesparky Quote
BassTractor Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Then I don't practise. Gone are the days of practising/studying music for 12 hours. Nowadays I try to almost strictly do what I want to do. If I don't feel like practising, I'll read a book. If I don't feel like reading a book, I'll practise. :-) best, bert Quote
EliasMooseblaster Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 [quote name='AndrewRichards' timestamp='1369929130' post='2094602'] What do people do when they feel too burned out to practice? [/quote] Drink. Quote
charic Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1369992277' post='2095227'] Really? [/quote] Smirking like a loon now Quote
thumperbob 2002 Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 The only practice I do is learning songs from CDs etc. ( not YouTube ) oh and playing with my two bands-learning new sets for my jazz quartet- that's enough for me. Prob 8-10 hrs per week. When I was pro I never used to practice at all because I was gigging so much. Still think its important though- certainly seperates the men from the boys. Quote
EssentialTension Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 [quote name='AndrewRichards' timestamp='1369929130' post='2094602'] ... What do people do when they feel too burned out to practice? The other problem is I can never 'fully switch off' even now I feel guilty about not practicing when I should be, how does everyone else switch off? [/quote] It's a hobby, I never practise. I do rehearse with my band and I will have learned anything I needed to learn in advance for that. Perhaps you call that practice. If it made me feel guilty I wouldn't do it. I would have a different attitude if I was or was hoping to be a professional musician. Quote
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