In this masterclass, Michael Palmisano shares his insights on creating a balanced practice routine for musicians. He starts by acknowledging the overwhelming feedback from participants who are finding it challenging to keep up with the multitude of lessons available. Michael expresses his gratitude for the honest feedback and discusses the importance of integrating the lessons into a regular practice routine. He introduces his concept of the four pillars of a practice routine, which includes regular exercise, learning something new, putting new learnings into context through songs, and making something unique.
Michael further elaborates on each of the four pillars, providing practical advice on how to incorporate them into one's daily practice. He emphasizes the significance of repetition over duration, suggesting that short, frequent practice sessions are more beneficial than long, infrequent ones. Michael also touches on the challenges participants face in keeping up with the lessons and the feeling of being overwhelmed. He reassures the audience that it's not necessary to follow every lesson live and encourages finding a balance that suits individual schedules and learning paces.
The masterclass transitions into a more interactive segment where Michael addresses participants' concerns and questions, providing personalized advice. He acknowledges the diverse range of instructors and their teaching styles, suggesting that participants focus on lessons that resonate with them the most. Michael's approachable and understanding demeanor during the Q&A helps demystify the challenges of establishing a balanced practice routine, making the masterclass a valuable resource for musicians at various levels of their journey.
Major and minor pentatonics, Dorian on the 4, Phrygian dominants, bends, vibrato…. Lots getting covered in these courses, but to your point, Michael— forcing myself to incorporate into a recording each week. Let’s keep
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Michael is the one who runs this whole thing!