Like a lot of things it's horses for courses, only recently on here I posted that my band had reached the point of our first gig and we had to "grind out" about 4 full set rehearsals in the weeks prior, the prospect of which wasn't great as we were ready to gig. But it had to be done.
I can see how it's essential for professional musicians to be able to do this, but aside from my above caveat, for hobbyists, amateurs, demi-semi professionals etc. the rehearsal process is part of the learning process and part of the fun. Over rehearsal not so, but I have always enjoyed rehearsing when I've been able to see the gains made week on week.
Actually thinking about what I've just written it's kind of where we sit on an imaginary curve. Everyone has to start somewhere and rehearsal is important, as a demi-semi professional I still need it. If I'd devoted more time to my instrument then I would have already done all the rehearsal I'd ever need (figuratively speaking) so because I'd already put the hours in I wouldn't need to as much now. Possibly.
I can see how it's essential for professional musicians to be able to do this, but aside from my above caveat, for hobbyists, amateurs, demi-semi professionals etc. the rehearsal process is part of the learning process and part of the fun. Over rehearsal not so, but I have always enjoyed rehearsing when I've been able to see the gains made week on week.
Actually thinking about what I've just written it's kind of where we sit on an imaginary curve. Everyone has to start somewhere and rehearsal is important, as a demi-semi professional I still need it. If I'd devoted more time to my instrument then I would have already done all the rehearsal I'd ever need (figuratively speaking) so because I'd already put the hours in I wouldn't need to as much now. Possibly.