Awful Quote by Tenzin Palmo
“When you learn an instrument, it takes an awful lot of time to just learn the scales, and then eventually when you have completely mastered the instrument, the music plays for you. But you still have to keep practicing. And it takes an awful lot of practice. Nonetheless, if you diligently practice, hours and hours and hours and hours, you probably won't get it. You'll probably just end up hurting your fingers.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: “The Discipline of Practice” by Tenzin Palmo, 2012
Mastery requires endless practice; even after proficiency, continual effort is needed, though progress may be painful.
In simple terms: Practice forever, even when painful.
Key Takeaway
Commit to lifelong practice.
Themes
discipline
perseverance
skill development
pain
Mood
determined
realistic
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- music education
- sports training
- skill acquisition
Key Concepts
musical mastery
mindfulness
growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance effort with rest?
A Different Perspective
Practice alone may not guarantee mastery.
![“Practice. Listen. Use you ears. And as Rob [Halford] said, that team effort. You can learn your instrument in your room, but being in a band is more than playing your instrument.” quote by Richie Faulkner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ec5/richie-faulkner-55462_band_practice-listen-use-you-ears-and-as-rob_1619885.jpg)
