215: What Music Practice Really Means, with Jonathan Harnum (The Practice Of Practice)

<p class="p1">Today we’re talking with <a href= "http://www.jonharnum.com/?utm_source=mupod_shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=mupodcast"> Dr. Jonathan Harnum</a>, whose PhD research was focused on the topic of music practice. Dr. Harnum studied how a wide variety of musicians think about and execute practice to be able to reach such high levels of ability.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">The result of Dr. Harnum’s research is a book called <a href= "https://thepracticeofpractice.com/?utm_source=mupod_shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=mupodcast"> The Practice Of Practice</a>, which we strongly recommend checking out. The Practice of Practice is a highly-readable treasure trove of all the latest ideas, understanding, techniques and insights on what makes for effective music practice and how you can learn better and faster.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">From a classical upbringing to an exciting 2-year road-trip of discovering improvisation, Jonathan Harnum’s own musical journey is fascinating!<span class= "Apple-converted-space"> </span> We were excited to have the chance to speak with him and share some of the ideas from The Practice of Practice to inspire and accelerate your music learning.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">If you heard our recent <a href= "https://www.musical-u.com/learn/how-to-learn-like-a-genius-with-gregg-goodhart/?utm_source=mupod_shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=mupodcast"> interview with Gregg Goodhart</a> on the topic of practice then you’ll find this is a beautiful counterpoint. Although the broad topic is the same, this is a very different conversation - but similarly packed with insights and nuggets that can pay off for your own music practice.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">In this conversation you’ll hear about:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">• A simple way to reframe how you think about difficult things which can immediately transform frustration and helplessness into empowered eagerness.</p> <p class="p1">• The neurological r