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Int Perf Week 4

Megan Berry
Megan Berry

This document discusses the differences between rehearsal and practice for musicians. It provides tips for effective practice habits including having a schedule, breaking goals into chunks, warming up, recording yourself, and switching up techniques. Good rehearsal structure and roles are important for getting the most out of rehearsals. The dangers of over-rehearsing include injury, losing focus, and increased band tension. Taking breaks can help maximize productivity and creativity.

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REHEARSAL VS. PRACTICE INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE WEEK 4: REHEARSAL VS. PRACTICE Rehearsal vs. Practice Practice Habits Getting the most out of rehearsal Dangers of over-rehearsing
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE REHEARSAL VS. PRACTICE What is the difference between rehearsal and practice? Rehearsal: Practice:
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE 7 PRACTICE HABITS Operate on a schedule Break goals into manageable chunks Warm up every time Record yourself Sing your part Switch up your techniques Keep a clear head
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE PRACTICE HABITS Operate on a schedule Have practice goals To reach maximum potential, keep a structured schedule and stick to it. Break goals into manageable chunks Break your goals into small, manageable steps Warm up every time Keep 鍖nding warm up exercises (magazines and websites) Warm up at the beginning of every practice
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE PRACTICE HABITS Record yourself Recording your practices will help you see and hear what your are doing wrong, or could do better Your recordings will become a record of your progress Sing your part If you feel that your progress is becoming stagnant, an extremely useful technique is to put down your instrument and sing your part. This will remove any instrumental inhibition you may have and take you straight to the music. You'll actually have to feel the pitches 鍖rsthand instead of just pushing through them.
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE Switch up your techniques Lean on proven successors, but never become completely content Periodically reevaluate your methods, and in doing so, you'll continue to learn about yourself. Keep a clear head The goal of practice is to improve a skill by addressing and correcting mistakes in an effective nature The most important thing in that moment can often be remembering to take a deep breath and remain calm.
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE GETTING THE MOST OUT OF REHEARSALS Establish roles and responsibilities What are some roles within a band? What responsibilities do these roles involve? Who is going to 鍖ll each role? What are some roles and responsibilities outside our band, but necessary for performances? How do we 鍖ll those roles?
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE GETTING THE MOST OUT OF REHEARSALS What is the main point of rehearsals? What are some elements of a rehearsal? How can rehearsals be structured to be the most effective?
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE Load in (15 mins) Warm Up (30 mins) Work on transitions (30 mins) Break (15 mins) Intros and outros to each song (30 mins) Run your set (45 mins) Load out (15 mins)
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE DANGERS OF OVER-REHEARSING Injuring yourself Second-guessing yourself Band tension Missing out on opportunities Losing focus Forgoing time to be creative Burning out and loosing passion
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE OVER-REHEARSING Playing music is a physical activity - so if you over rehearse you run the risk of hurting yourself. Singers - popular opinion is dont rehearse for more than an hour at a time Drummers - technique is in the wrist Guitarists, warm up your 鍖ngers, wrists and forearms to avoid injury But most importantly; rehearsing too much at too loud a volume will damage your ears
INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE Sometimes taking a 20 minute break is more productive than rehearsing for an extra 20 minutes A well-rehearsed band is a strong band, but if your band is getting to the point when youre arguing over the music a little too intensely, you might want to take a break.

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Int Perf Week 4

  • 2. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE WEEK 4: REHEARSAL VS. PRACTICE Rehearsal vs. Practice Practice Habits Getting the most out of rehearsal Dangers of over-rehearsing
  • 3. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE REHEARSAL VS. PRACTICE What is the difference between rehearsal and practice? Rehearsal: Practice:
  • 4. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE 7 PRACTICE HABITS Operate on a schedule Break goals into manageable chunks Warm up every time Record yourself Sing your part Switch up your techniques Keep a clear head
  • 5. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE PRACTICE HABITS Operate on a schedule Have practice goals To reach maximum potential, keep a structured schedule and stick to it. Break goals into manageable chunks Break your goals into small, manageable steps Warm up every time Keep 鍖nding warm up exercises (magazines and websites) Warm up at the beginning of every practice
  • 6. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE PRACTICE HABITS Record yourself Recording your practices will help you see and hear what your are doing wrong, or could do better Your recordings will become a record of your progress Sing your part If you feel that your progress is becoming stagnant, an extremely useful technique is to put down your instrument and sing your part. This will remove any instrumental inhibition you may have and take you straight to the music. You'll actually have to feel the pitches 鍖rsthand instead of just pushing through them.
  • 7. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE Switch up your techniques Lean on proven successors, but never become completely content Periodically reevaluate your methods, and in doing so, you'll continue to learn about yourself. Keep a clear head The goal of practice is to improve a skill by addressing and correcting mistakes in an effective nature The most important thing in that moment can often be remembering to take a deep breath and remain calm.
  • 8. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE GETTING THE MOST OUT OF REHEARSALS Establish roles and responsibilities What are some roles within a band? What responsibilities do these roles involve? Who is going to 鍖ll each role? What are some roles and responsibilities outside our band, but necessary for performances? How do we 鍖ll those roles?
  • 9. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE GETTING THE MOST OUT OF REHEARSALS What is the main point of rehearsals? What are some elements of a rehearsal? How can rehearsals be structured to be the most effective?
  • 10. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE Load in (15 mins) Warm Up (30 mins) Work on transitions (30 mins) Break (15 mins) Intros and outros to each song (30 mins) Run your set (45 mins) Load out (15 mins)
  • 11. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE DANGERS OF OVER-REHEARSING Injuring yourself Second-guessing yourself Band tension Missing out on opportunities Losing focus Forgoing time to be creative Burning out and loosing passion
  • 12. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE OVER-REHEARSING Playing music is a physical activity - so if you over rehearse you run the risk of hurting yourself. Singers - popular opinion is dont rehearse for more than an hour at a time Drummers - technique is in the wrist Guitarists, warm up your 鍖ngers, wrists and forearms to avoid injury But most importantly; rehearsing too much at too loud a volume will damage your ears
  • 13. INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCE Sometimes taking a 20 minute break is more productive than rehearsing for an extra 20 minutes A well-rehearsed band is a strong band, but if your band is getting to the point when youre arguing over the music a little too intensely, you might want to take a break.