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March 19, 2009
Practice Time!
When I was learning to play the piano, I used to practice for 4 to 5 hours a day (much to the annoyance of my family).
Even today, after more than 36 years as a professional musician, I find that I still must make time to practice. Maybe not for 4 or 5 hours, but I still need to spend some time on my instrument (with an occasional day off).
The great piano virtuoso Vladimir Horowitz is quoted as saying: “If I miss one day of practice, I notice it. If I miss two days of practicing, the critics notice it. If I miss three days of practicing, everyone notices it.”
Anyone who wants to be a musician must practice his or her craft. Any performer who brags about never practicing is either lying, or not very good.
Posted by leonolguin at March 19, 2009 02:03 PM