We had a discussion on this at KBHC last summer and it seemed to be true for the professionals. In my own case, I had about 2,500 hours of horn practice/lessons when i joined the union and started playing professionally as a free-lancer. But, add in piano study and practice, theory and ear training, band and orchestra experience that figures to about 7,500 hours of music at that point. Add the 3 years of study after that at Curtis, plus more experience both at school and professionally, I had well over 10,000 hours by the time I won my first position in Pittsburgh my senior year. Music is a life long and life consuming profession and I don't think there are any short cuts. KB In a message dated 3/17/2010 1:02:13 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
A tidbit from the web: So what?s the crucial factor? One of the most significant factors is what scientists call the "10,000-hour rule." When we look at any kind of cognitively complex field -- for example, playing chess, writing fiction or being a neurosurgeon -- we find that you are unlikely to master it unless you have practiced for 10,000 hours. That?s 20 hours a week for 10 years. The brain takes that long to assimilate all it needs to know to achieve true mastery. -Steve Mumford _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at https://pegasus.memphis.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
