Episode 3: The Effects of Sleep on Performance

The Practice Project Podcast

In Episode 3 of The Practice Project Podcast from nkoda, your hosts Bethany Thomas and Riki Beazley explore the interplay between sleep and music practice.
They look at the key insights from a 2006 study by Amy Simmons and Robert Duke, "Effects of Sleep on Performance of a Keyboard Melody", and shed light on the crucial role that sleep plays in the consolidation of new motor skills learnt during music practice.
You’ll gain a different perspective on the role of rest in the learning process, and Bethany and Riki share 3 specific techniques - distilled from the research - to incorporate into your practice routine.
Whether you're wanting to optimise your practice sessions, or refine your teaching methods, this episode offers plenty of food for thought. So subscribe now, wherever you usually get your podcasts.
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