There’s only one way to become good at something

surflounge · 30th November 2009

There’s only one way to become good at something:

1. First, you must learn it by reading or listening to others who know how to do it, but most especially by doing.
2. Then do some more. At this point, you’ll start to understand it, but you’ll suck. This stage could take months.
3. Do some more. After a couple of years, you’ll get good at it.
4. Do some more. If you learn from mistakes, and aren’t afraid to make mistakes in the first place, you’ll go from good to great.

It takes anywhere from 6-10 years to get great at something, depending on how often and how much you do it. Some estimate that it takes 10,000 hours to master something, but I think it varies from person to person and depends on the skill and other factors.

Vikesh R M Kerai · 3rd December 2009

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sscannon · 30th December 2009

I believe you are right. The 10,000 hour mark is a good gauge for really mastering something like a musical instrument or mixing audio.

I love the band that came into the studio to do a CD, and the drummer is just not quite ready for prime time. He tells me, "I try to practice every day." I ask him how long he practices, and he says, "5 minutes or so." He was serious. I told him it takes me at least a half hour just to warm up. I don't think he ever warmed up during the session, though.

piotr · 30th December 2009

Yes.

One way, and this applies to ANYTHING:

P R A C T I C E

p.

Kenton · 30th December 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by sscannon

I believe you are right. The 10,000 hour mark is a good gauge for really mastering something like a musical instrument or mixing audio.

I love the band that came into the studio to do a CD, and the drummer is just not quite ready for prime time. He tells me, "I try to practice every day." I ask him how long he practices, and he says, "5 minutes or so." He was serious. I told him it takes me at least a half hour just to warm up. I don't think he ever warmed up during the session, though.

10,000 hours is the thing.

BTW, the drummer I occasionally play with has his own coach - like an olympic athlete. He's extremely serious about it and as a consequence, he's extremely good and constantly in demand.

K.

Batchainpuller78 · 30th December 2009

Is this along the lines of : I do not fear the 10000 punches you practiced 1 time but the 1 punch you practised 10000 times??

30th November 2009	#1
surflounge Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cayucos California Posts: 1,234 Thread Starter	There’s only one way to become good at something There’s only one way to become good at something: 1. First, you must learn it by reading or listening to others who know how to do it, but most especially by doing. 2. Then do some more. At this point, you’ll start to understand it, but you’ll suck. This stage could take months. 3. Do some more. After a couple of years, you’ll get good at it. 4. Do some more. If you learn from mistakes, and aren’t afraid to make mistakes in the first place, you’ll go from good to great. It takes anywhere from 6-10 years to get great at something, depending on how often and how much you do it. Some estimate that it takes 10,000 hours to master something, but I think it varies from person to person and depends on the skill and other factors. __________________ BEACH NOISE entertainment

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sscannon Gear addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Orlando Posts: 345	I believe you are right. The 10,000 hour mark is a good gauge for really mastering something like a musical instrument or mixing audio. I love the band that came into the studio to do a CD, and the drummer is just not quite ready for prime time. He tells me, "I try to practice every day." I ask him how long he practices, and he says, "5 minutes or so." He was serious. I told him it takes me at least a half hour just to warm up. I don't think he ever warmed up during the session, though. __________________ Check your mix in mono. www.redroomaudio.com

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Batchainpuller78 Lives for gear Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,380	Is this along the lines of : I do not fear the 10000 punches you practiced 1 time but the 1 punch you practised 10000 times??