For how long do I need to come to lessons …

Posted on | July 12, 2010 | No Comments

Term Three starts today for the studio. I do have a few places available, so if you have always wanted to learn how to sing, or you want to improve your technique, now is the time to take action! Normally places are filled by the end of the first week of term so contact me to see if the timeslots available suit your schedule!

I have been reading about long term memory and how long it takes to practice with great attention before a new skill is acquired … any guesses?

SIX MONTHS of regular (at least five days a week) of focused practice. At first I thought, well, who wants to hear this? Six months is a long time in this fast paced world and there are quite a few muscles which need training, not just one muscle to practice with! However, I then thought about my own experiences with learning new skills, and I would have to agree, six months sounds about right.

One of the things a lot of students want to know is how long do they come to lessons before they are “ready”. I guess it depends on your idea of “ready!” Your starting point. I think that we are never “ready”, but we perform to the best of our abilities where we are. I am committed to continuing to practice, train and grow. One thought, how long would you need to learn another instrument before you felt competent to get up and perform? What are your experiences and thoughts about how long “should” it take, and how long it “actually” takes to feel competent as a performer?

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