Hi all,

I've always know that a big barrier for me that limits performance (and plain old 'fun' with music) is memorizing songs, chord progressions/music, lyrics, etc. so that I can play with confidence and enjoy the music myself as I play it - rather than constantly being worried about recalling the song parts properly.


Recently I came across an advertisement that resonated really well with me and presented the same idea - and of course, a paid training course that will help you overcome that problem (ad copied below) here:
https://playinthezone.com/memorise-music-reliably/

Now - before I spring for the money, I've learned that many 'experts' in all fields - what they do best is describe a problem very well, and then when it comes to solutions - the recommendations are nothing you haven't heard before.

So my questions to all of you:
1.) do you relate to the memorization problem described

2.) do you have any recommendations that go beyond "practice more" in terms of specifically how to practice/rehears so that you can remember a larger library of performance material more efficiently ?

3.) what do you think our friend might be selling in his course that is already common knowledge among our veteran PG forum musicians ?


To just head this off - please don't say "repetition" or "practice" - this goes without say. I'm looking for specific ways or strategies to structure the "repetition" or "practice" so that any individual would be able to do it more efficiently - that is, to remember and recall more music/lyrics, etc. more quickly than they would otherwise.


As always - TIA for all the generous knowledge all of you so generously share.

------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here's how musicians who 'need sheet music' are finally wowing listeners even if memorizing 'takes forever''.
After teaching thousands of musicians on all instruments, I’ve found that loads of people struggle with the same thing…
They work hard to memorize a piece. And at the end of the practice session they *finally* get to the point where they’re playing everything correctly.
They come back to it a few days later, and…
It’s gone.
And no matter how many times they go round this cycle it never really sticks in the long-term.
So they rarely perform from memory because they’re in constant fear of a fatal memory slip. Even with a piece they’ve been practising for months.
They get confused and frustrated... ‘How come I can remember it perfectly one day, but forget it the next?’
Here’s what’s going on…
Recent neuroscience breakthroughs reveal that the approaches which *seem* to give the best results during a practice session actually sabotage learning in the long-term.
While most people ignore the best method completely because it feels ineffective at the time… Even though it’s delivering memorization that sticks in the long-term.
Unfortunately, these new insights haven’t gone beyond academic circles yet.
So most people still memorize music based on the old, flawed understanding of how the brain works.
This is actually good news!
It shows that ANYONE has the potential to do so much better.
This is why I want to share the exact step-by-step process I teach my students which gets them playing flawlessly from memory.
It leverages the key neuroscience principles that you *must* follow to memorise music effectively. So you’re no longer fighting against your brain… but tapping into its full potential.
https://playinthezone.com/memorise-music-reliably/
This is why I created this on-demand, go at your own pace “Memorize Music Quickly & Reliably” course…
…that reveals in exact step-by-step detail how to:
1. Memorize pieces faster and more easily
2. Express yourself freely and be more ’musical’
3. Feel totally secure and confident performing from memory
4. Develop a stronger understanding of the music and internalise it more deeply
5. Get into the Zone more often and wow listeners with your playing
As a result, you'll feel like a REAL musician and ENJOY your playing more when you play from memory.
https://playinthezone.com/memorise-music-reliably/
My approach uses pathways that are hardwired into every human brain. That means ANYONE can do this – even if you think you ‘lack talent’, are a ‘slow learner’ or have struggled to memorize in the past.
And because the simple step-by-step process breaks everything into chunks it doesn’t matter if you’re short of time. You can make progress whenever you have a spare minute or two.
It applies to any instrument (including singers) and any style of music. Musicians at all levels have gone through the course and got outstanding results.
Normally new members of my “Memorise Music Quickly & Reliably” course pay $69.
...but right now I've got a Facebook-only special where you can join for just $34. (That’s over 50% off)
https://playinthezone.com/memorise-music-reliably/
If after joining the course you feel that it isn't for you...
...let me know within 30 days and I'll give you a full refund.
But I’m sure you’ll love it.
Because many students tell me their biggest regret is not doing this sooner.
It’s saved them countless hours of repeating pieces over and over (in the hope they’ll finally stick).
My method has opened up music for them in a way they’ve never experienced before.
So if you want to play effortlessly from memory so you can express yourself freely...
...then join "Memorise Music Quickly & Reliably" here:
https://playinthezone.com/memorise-music-reliably/
Musicians Who Need Sheet Music Wow Listeners Even If Memorizing Takes Forever
PLAYINTHEZONE.COM
Musicians Who Need Sheet Music Wow Listeners Even If Memorizing Takes Forever
There’s something seriously impressive about watching musicians perform effortlessly and confidently without any sheet music in front of them.

Last edited by Joe V; 07/06/23 03:50 AM.