Sam Newsome

Sam Newsome
"The potential for the saxophone is unlimited." - Steve Lacy



Sunday, April 12, 2020

Thoughts on Music - Episode 11: Three Tiers of Practicing




Tier 1: Practicing to ACQUIRE knowledge and skillsets that enable you to improvise.

Tier 2: Practicing to PLAY great improvisations.



Tier 3: Practicing to GET OUT OF THE WAY OF great improvisations.

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