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#348: Dave Elitch — How to Get Out of Your Own Way

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Nov 26, 2018

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Dave Elitch

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ADVICE

Slow Down, Do It Again

Slow down your practice to connect your brain with musical movements.
Repetition helps your muscle memory truly absorb the technique.

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ANECDOTE

Using Video to Improve Performance

Dave Elitch filmed his drum performances nightly to assess and improve his playing.
Video helped bridge the gap between perception and reality of performance quality.

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ADVICE

Master Songs Deeply and Sequentially

Practice songs one at a time until you know them deeply before moving to the next.
Use notes minimally and gradually remove aids until playing from memory with a metronome only.

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"Slow down. Do it again." — Dave Elitch

Dave Elitch (IG: @daveelitch) first garnered attention with his band Daughters of Mara's debut album I am Destroyer in 2007, but his time touring with the American progressive rock band The Mars Volta in 2009-2010 is what really put him on the map. He has since worked with Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, M83, The 1975, Juliette Lewis, Big Black Delta, as well as many others.

Dave conducts master-class lectures worldwide and is a regular in the L.A. session scene, including performing on film scores for many major motion pictures. As an educator for the last 20 years, Dave has developed a reputation as the technique/body mechanic specialist who has helped many of the world's top players and educators overcome physical and mental plateaus at his private studio in Los Angeles. His brand new online course, Getting Out of Your Own Way, is available now at DaveElitch.com (use the code FERRISS at checkout for a 25% off discount).

Please enjoy this episode with Dave Elitch!

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