Summary: In this chapter Daniel Coyle introduces a new way of thinking about practicing. Rather than avoiding mistakes we should target them and transform them into skills. When we target trouble spots in practicing we are operating at the edges of our ability, we are pushing ourselves, and this struggle allows us to become better. This kind of practicing is called "deep practicing." Coyle also questions the common belief that skill can only be required if an individual already has a lot of natural talent and claims that deep practice may be the key to the formation of this talent.
Key Concept: Deep practice requires concentration and repetition to target mistakes and transform them into skills. Deep practice requires an attitude of making mistakes and generating solutions.
Key Terms: Deep Practice
Making Connections: This chapter, to me, means that it is okay to make mistakes. Not only is it okay to make mistakes, but mistakes are a tool with which we can make evaluations and create solutions. I want to use this chapter to change my approach to mistakes in my singing. I also need to apply more of this deep practicing in the practice room. It's okay not to run through the whole song or even a whole page of music during a practice session!
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