Originally Posted by
BiggChev
I do agree with this theory however, I've kinda come up with my own method of counteracting/offsetting the "plateau" effect. It's something I started doing, and still do, with guitar.
1. Drills, drills, drills!
most of anything music related is purely muscle memory. The more you do, the quicker, better faster you get at it. Now, in the realm of production, not too much to practice. BUT, DJ's or drum machines, keys, which ever it is, keep at it.
2. 1 New Thing
Even after 10 years, of playing guitar I still try my absolute hardest to learn ONE new thing every time I pick up my guitar. Whether it be a chord variation, new scale/mode, new song, picking technique, whatever! Learn 1 new thing, big or small...then guess what? Repeat step 1!!! This has proved an incredible asset with regards to learning my Maschine inside out, AND when I started using Cubase/Acid Pro, learning ONE thing of the software or hot-key really helps to keep the learning train rolling.
3. Ten Rule
If you have a routine/song whatever. If you can do it ten times in a row without mistakes you've got it mastered. Obviously you won't practice an 1hr routine, but you get the idea. If at any point in the consecutive 10 you mess up. Start over!!
4. Play What You Like
I had a piano instructor, who ripped hard on me for not practicing my 30mins a day. I was lucky enough to be able to sight read well and pick up quick, but hated practicing. Then he gave me the most useful tip I've ever got.
start your practice session with what you like. If you have a simple routine, or song, or mash-up that you like...start with that. You'll be more inclined to explore, tamper discover and indirectly sharpen your skills and learn your setup/maschine.
in the same vain, you want to finish your practice session with something you like. Walk away with a smile on your face. Again, you'll want to practice even more if it was a pleasurable experience. It's a good reward after beating up on yourself for 30min-1hr.
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