Why Practicing Too Much Could Actually Increase Errors

I often get questions about specific topics or issues that haven't already been covered in  a podcast episode. Today's episode is devoted to a question that has come up a fair bit.<br/><br/>Specifically, it's about staying focused in the practice room. And in particular, for those who have been diagnosed with ADHD.<br/><br/>The study compares a group of college students who practice for 80 repetitions with a group that practices for 160. The main question being - how much additional benefit does practicing twice as much have when it comes to speed and accuracy? <br/><br/>And does this apply equally to students who have been diagnosed with ADHD and those who are non-ADHD?<br/><br/>Turns out the findings apply to both ADHD and non-ADHD populations. Click below for all the nerdy details:<br/>Why Practicing Too Much Could Actually Increase Errors<br/>====<br/>Why do things sound better at home than they do on stage?<br/><br/> If you’ve been confused (and frustrated) by the inconsistency of your performances, I put together a FREE 4-minute quiz called the Mental Skills Audit, which will help you pinpoint your mental strengths and weaknesses, and figure out what exactly to adjust and tweak in your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. <br/><br/>You can take the Mental Skills Audit online at bulletproofmusician.com/msa. It’s 100% free, takes only 4 minutes, and you’ll get a downloadable PDF with a personalized breakdown of where you stand in six key mental skill areas, plus curated articles that will help you adjust and tweak your preparation for more consistently optimal performances. <br/><br/>Take the quiz here: bulletproofmusician.com/msa