Adequate Learning Vs Overlearning: How Many Repetitions Is Enough?
Adequate Learning Vs Overlearning: How Many Repetitions Is Enough?  
Podcast: The Bulletproof Musician
Published On: Sun Aug 15 2021
Description: How many repetitions if a tricky passage is enough to get it securely into "muscle memory?" Is two perfect repetitions in a row good enough? Is 5 better? 7? Is aiming for 10 just a waste of time and energy? Research on "overlearning" provides some clues on how many repetitions might be "enough." Adequate Learning Vs Overlearning: How Many Repetitions Is Enough?More from The Bulletproof MusicianGet the free weekly newsletter, for more nerdy details and bonus subscriber-only content.Pressure Proof: A free 7-day performance practice crash course that will help you shrink the gap between the practice room and the stage.Learning Lab: A continuing education community where musicians and learners are putting research into practice.Live and self-paced courses