440 - How Often Should You Learn a New Tune? (Dojo Conversations Ep 110)

When was the last time you learned a new tune?

This week, Andrew and Jim are diving into “constant variance” - that is, constantly and consistently trying new things, whether that’s trying to play new music regularly, changing practice routines, environments, and other approaches to become a better musician. It has so many benefits, including making you a better, more well-rounded musician, not just a “competent” bagpiper or drummer.

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Here’s what we cover this week:
00:00 Morning Greetings
00:23 The Importance of Variance in Practice
01:24 CrossFit and Fitness Analogies
02:40 Musical Flexibility and Mastery
08:14 The Value of Learning New Tunes
18:10 Specialization vs. Generalization in Bagpiping
25:38 Exploring Beyond the Familiar
26:42 The Importance of Diverse Learning
26:58 Historical Perspectives on Literacy
28:41 Learning Through Variance
34:38 Practical Tips for Bagpipe Practice
45:14 The Value of Feedback and Adaptation
47:49 Final Thoughts on Variance