1020: Gregg Goodhart on practicing and improvement

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Gregg Goodhart has a passion for teaching others how to learn so they can surpass their perceived limitations. This passion led to an intense interest in cognitive and behavioral neuroscience and psychology as they relate to teaching. By putting these principles into practical use in the classroom over many years, he has come to an understanding of how to teach others to reach their potential.

We dig into Gregg’s background, how to actually improve, recommended books, and much more. Enjoy, and be sure to check out Gregg’s website to get in touch and learn more about his important work.

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• theme music by Eric Hochberg
• 00:00 Introduction and Background
• 00:45 Reminiscing About Hometowns
• 02:15 Discussing Urban Development and Nature
• 03:41 Adapting to California Weather
• 05:36 Podcast Recording Techniques
• 07:59 The Importance of Teaching Music
• 09:41 Sponsor Shoutout: Carnegie Mellon University
• 10:53 Exploring the Concept of Deliberate Practice
• 17:27 The Journey of Personal Musical Improvement
• 23:46 Promotion of Double Bass Course
• 24:03 The Influence of Heavy Metal on Bass Playing
• 25:21 The Importance of Proper Learning Methods
• 25:46 The Power of Repetition and Retrieval Practice
• 26:12 The Importance of Spacing in Learning
• 28:44 The Role of Contextual Interference in Learning
• 29:09 The Impact of Dotted Rhythms in Music Practice
• 34:15 The Misunderstanding of Talent in Learning
• 39:51 The Role of Stage Fright in Performance
• 48:22 The Importance of Deliberate Practice
• 50:20 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions