Point two is so true. All the drummers you cited have a distinctive signature technique they do better than anyone else that makes them instantly recognisable.

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Off the top of my head I can think of 3 counter arguments. I'm not writing for the sake of being obnoxious but there is a reason to be critical with what you propose. 1.) Prioritizing your weak areas first allows movement into further domains of playing that you like but simply can't advance to without overcoming the hurdle of a genre you dislike stylistically. (one example could be learning rudimentary funk patterns you dislike because you want to develop the amen break you love for jungle playing a la Jojo Mayer) (playing 3+ voice counterpoint to advance sight reading skills even though you hate Bach) 2.) OVERALL practice time doesn't have to be reduced to whatever duration your brain can be active for before boredom sets in. For instance; not to cut down on 30 minutes of a particular repetition per day but instead to break them up into 4 sets of 7-8 minute exercises spread out over the entire day. Your mind is active, you avoid boredom setting in and the total time remains the same. Also the interval between one set of exercises to the next is overall shorter between late one evening and early next morning. 3.) The law of diminishing returns still applies but you are STILL making returns. There isn't an actual cap where you make no returns at all and this is relevant for people who push themselves more than others. They will make smaller and smaller INDIVIDUAL returns but compared to others there will be a larger and larger net difference between their gains and other people who play less over time. Great channel, love what you do, #TLTR

Damn dude you got to me with this one. I’m guilty of all 3 points. I go through phases were I apply these tips for a period of time and then not applying them at all. Good to get a refresher. Thanks a bunch man! Super insightful.

Another great, unique video as always. Thanks so much. Always looking forward to your uploads.

I really needed to hear the 2nd one. I came into college as this green day metallica guy but everyone keeps telling me to learn samba, jazz, stuff I wouldn't even play in the future even if I was a master at it.

Now this is a truly relevant video. Great stuff. Thank you.

Words of wisdom! Thank you.

Damn I needed this. Took a week off from playing from just getting a little burnt out. My practice habits tend to fal apart. These tips are seriously on point from other videos. Thanks

Once again you've proven that you not only care about what something is, but you focus on why it matters. You're an excellent teacher in this respect (any in many others), always leaving me with questions to ask myself, ideas to push back against but adopt as well. Thank you for your consistent care and authenticity!

You’re a fucking boss. I’ll always be a fan. Keep on keepin on man!

I LOVE your videos man and I will definitely remember that first tip the most since I felt so self-conscious as you described what it is and why it is counter productive to lock yourself hours at a time in the same exercise/part. Thank you!

You are such a great channel and you deserve so much more attention.!

Perhaps in the first study you mentioned about the baseball players, because the pitchings they had to perform were random, they could not rely so much on muscle memory to execute it the fifteen times in a row.

I love to watch your videos because, on top of the really high quality, I can see a hard working musician that loves to teach and is really honest in his videos. This one helped me a lot in my obsessive and frustrating relationship with practice, and taught me to start experimenting and looking at it critically. It also reminds me that I'm not alone in the struggle. Keep this up, because there really is nothing else like it. Thank you!

These points transcend drumming. Hell... they transcend music. I'm going to apply these to my gym workout routine next week.

you understand a lot of stuff mang

I'm not sure if you remember but I used to be a student of yours (Darren) in Sonata Music Centre and I have just recently stumbled upon your videos! You were truly an inspiration back then when you taught me and now on KZfaq, I hope to see more of your videos soon!

choice profanity, and thanks for another great video

Drumkit sensei

Any book recommend about the psychology of learning/practicing?

Do you think #1 would still be true in a marching environment? I feel like "fighting your brain" and building mental endurance is important.

You have to practice a lot.

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