lokariototal
Junior Member
How often do you practice? For how long?
How often do the Pro's practice? For how long do they practice?
How often do the Pro's practice? For how long do they practice?
Practice is a very subjective thing, the premise being, the more you do it, the better you get. But there are no rules as to time.
Pros are no different than anyone else. Some practice almost constantly (Vinnie always has sticks with him) and others gig enough where practice isn't really necessary to maintain chops. For some, they only 'practice' when it's time to learn something new. I shouldn't admit it, but I fall into the latter category. I don't even keep a kit set-up anymore... it was just taking up space.
Bermuda
Well, that is very impressive then.
I would have thought that someone that has to nail songs to the degree that you do would have to practice for several hours to get it just right. You sir, have excellent chops.
How often do you practice? For how long?
How often do the Pro's practice? For how long do they practice?
Right now I'm averaging 4-6 hours on weekdays by myself and I have rehearsals five days a week (two on Tuesdays and Fridays) plus practicing vibes (abour 30 minutes-1 hour per day). Saturday is my day off and I usually don't touch the sticks, maybe I'll work on a transcription or listen to music. Sunday I'll get about 1-2 hours of pad work.
It's a ridiculously busy schedule, I am usually too tired to go out, in fact I mostly go out to either play a gig/jam session or to hear live music. I get home from college at around 9-10PM and I go straight to bed. It's a big sacrifice but I'm extremely happy about it, I feel that my playing is getting better everyday!
Wow. That is busy. You gotta get out and make sure you know how to meet girls
Most of my friends who kept really busy college music schedules were really socially challenged when they graduated and didn't quite get to that exciting part of being a player, ever.
Jaja I know what you mean Bo! Thankfully that has not been my case. I've having a blast meeting with and playing with people at jam sessions. Actually the weekly jazz gig I have was because the owner of the place heard us at a jam session. I also have a lovely girlfriend that understands how hard it is to be a musician and helps me any way she can. I just really want to get the most out of these two last years of college. Recently I began organizing jam sessions at the campus to foster more social interaction between the students. I know how important it is to get out there and actually meet people!