1020: Gregg Goodhart on practicing and improvement

Gregg Goodhart has a passion for teaching others how to learn so they can surpass their perceived limitations. This passion led to an intense interest in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and psychology as they relate to teaching. By putting these principles into practical use in the classroom over many years, he has come to an understanding of how to teach others to reach their potential. We dig into Gregg’s background, how to actually improve, recommended books, and much more.  Enjoy, and be sure to check out Gregg’s website to get in touch and learn more about his important work. Subscribe to the podcast to get these interviews delivered to you automatically!   Connect with us: all things double bass double bass merch double bass sheet music   Thank you to our sponsors!   Carnegie Mellon University Double Bass Studio – The School of Music at CMU highly values each and every individual who wants to be a part of an innovative fine arts community immersed in a top research university.   Every week each student receives private lessons and participates in a solo class with Micah Howard. Peter Guild, another member of the PSO, teaches Orchestral Literature and Repertoire weekly. They encourage students to reach out to the great bassists in their area for lessons and direction. Many of the bassists from all of the city’s ensembles are more than willing to lend a hand. Every year members of the Symphony, the Opera and the Ballet give classes and offer our students individual attention. Click here to visit Micah’s website and to sign up for a free online trial lesson.   theme music by Eric Hochberg 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:45 Reminiscing About Hometowns 02:15 Discussing Urban Development and Nature 03:41 Adapting to California Weather 05:36 Podcast Recording Techniques 07:59 The Importance of Teaching Music 09:41 Sponsor Shoutout: Carnegie Mellon University 10:53 Exploring the Concept of Deliberate Practice 17:27 The Journey of Personal Musical Improvement 23:46 Promotion of Double Bass Course 24:03 The Influence of Heavy Metal on Bass Playing 25:21 The Importance of Proper Learning Methods 25:46 The Power of Repetition and Retrieval Practice 26:12 The Importance of Spacing in Learning 28:44 The Role of Contextual Interference in Learning 29:09 The Impact of Dotted Rhythms in Music Practice 34:15 The Misunderstanding of Talent in Learning 39:51 The Role of Stage Fright in Performance 48:22 The Importance of Deliberate Practice 50:20 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions