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I Think I Crashed The EconomyShaan: I work during the day and have little time in evening. I really really want absolute pitch is there a quick and easy way of acquiring this skill?
Graham: Shaan, can you commit 15 minutes a day 5 days a week? In my experience, that’s all you need. I still practice my listening skills about 30 minutes a day. I’m still systematically trying to get better. It really pays off.
I like to focus on “quick and easy” too. That’s why I schedule it in and commit to it. That’s the only way I know how to do it. I wish there was a magic pill. But it’s just like going to the gym. Some days are harder than others. But going to the gym 3 days a week for 30 minutes is better than not going at all.
Bottom line, if you “really really want it”, then you’ll make the minimal time required to get it 
Just know that it can be gotten!
If you’re having “time” problems, I highly recommend this book:
“Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity” (David Allen)
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May 28th, 2006 at 7:20 pm (#)
Hi Graham,
I remembered from David L Burge ear training course that he mentioned not to spend more time than what is required for the day as it will put a strain on your ear. Does it apply to your strategy as well? Thanks and look forward for your reply.
Clifford
May 28th, 2006 at 8:36 pm (#)
There’s no hard and fast rule to how much time you should spend ear training. But I totally agree with Burge that you can strain your ear through over training.
It’s important to be totally relaxed as you ear train. Read more about this here:
Obstacles to Peak Performance
But 15-30 minutes at least 5 days a week is what I generally recommend.