147 The Magic of Micro Rests

Several studies show the benefits of interspersing breaks into your practice blocks.  A 2021 publication offers a fun new way to experiment with breaks. Here's how you can apply this in your practice. Listen and try at home this week: 🔹 Practice a passage for 10-30 seconds (or for a set number of repetitions) 🔹 Rest for 10 seconds – breathe and release physical tension. Don't focus on anything. Just chill and let your mind drift! 🔹 Continue alternating practice and rest segments until you feel you've completed your work with the passage or the time you allotted for it is over. 🔹 Assess your progress. Additional resources: Huberman Lab Episode 27: https://hubermanlab.com/the-science-of-hearing-balance-and-accelerated-learning/ Consolidation of human skill linked to waking hippocampo-neocortical replay: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211124721005398   >> DOWNLOAD THE TRANSCRIPT FROM THIS EPISODE HERE   Do you have specific questions for me or my guests you would like answered on the podcast? Share them with me HERE!   Practicing for Peak Performance: Your Step-by-step Roadmap to Optimal Performance! Get you self-paced program HERE and transform how you perform TODAY!   Mind Over Finger   Visit MindOverFinger.com for resources on mindful practice and information on how to work with me. Sign up for my newsletter to receive your free guide to a highly productive mindful practice and to get the transcripts of the Mind Over Finger Podcast episodes delivered to your inbox. Join the Join the Mind Over Finger Community  for access to my live videos and to exchange with a community of like-minded musicians. www.mindoverfinger.com https://www.facebook.com/mindoverfinger/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindoverfinger https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/     THANK YOU: Most sincere thank you to composer Jim Stephenson who graciously provided the show's musical theme:  Concerto #1 for Trumpet and Chamber Orchestra – Movement 2: Allegro con Brio, performed by Jeffrey Work, trumpet, and the Lake Forest Symphony, conducted by Jim Stephenson. A HUGE thank you to my fantastic producer, Bella Kelly, who makes this podcast as pleasant to listen to as possible for you!