How do you actually get better at bass — or any instrument? Practise more? Practise longer? Not quite. In this interview I sit down with my friend Dr Molly Gebrian, professional violist and neuroscience researcher, to talk about what the science of learning really says about music practice.
By understanding a little about how the brain acquires new skills, you can get your own biology working for you instead of against you — learning faster, remembering more, and wasting far less time in the practice room.
What you'll learn in Part 1
- Why the brain learns music the way it does — and what that means for your practice sessions
- How to structure practice time so new techniques actually stick
- Why short, focused sessions beat marathon repetition
This is the first of a three-part conversation. Continue with Part 2 and Part 3.
Want help putting these ideas into a practice routine built around you? Book a one-to-one bass lesson with me, online or in person in South Wales.