Why Practicing More Isn’t Making You Better (And What Actually Does)

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Most jazz pianists don’t struggle because they aren’t practicing — they struggle because their why, what, and how are misaligned.

Most jazz pianists aren’t stuck because they’re lazy.

They’re stuck because they’re working hard on the wrong things.

In this episode, I break down the three hidden reasons practicing more often can actually make you feel worse instead of better:

  • Why you practice
  • What you practice
  • How you practice

When those three aren’t aligned, effort turns into frustration instead of confidence.

We’ll talk about:

  • Why practicing for relief leads to burnout
  • Why switching topics kills momentum
  • Why more information doesn’t equal progress
  • Why attention matters more than time


If you’ve ever practiced consistently but still felt unclear or behind, this episode will help you recalibrate.

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