You have to train your mind and your ears, but they're…
“You have to train your mind and your ears, but they're more like athletic skills. So, part of music you just have to learn those things or you can't practice the art.”
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Mastering music requires training the mind and ears like athletic skills; otherwise the art cannot be practiced.
In simple terms: Music skills need mental and auditory training.
Train mind and ears like athletes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- music education
- performance practice
- skill acquisition
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you train auditory perception?
- What athletic training methods apply to music?
Physical practice alone isn’t enough.