Better Piano Practice: A Look at Two Elite Basketball Players' Practice Sessions

Back in 1996, when my family first moved from Taiwan to California, I didn't speak much English. Despite the language barrier, I made a lot of friends through basketball. 

In fact, I had dreams of playing in the NBA--until I found out the growth spurt I had in sixth grade was going to be my last. HAHA. 

As part of my initial interview with students or just during lessons I like to find out about my student's hobbies. Knowing what they like to do helps me think of different analogies that put musical and pianistic concepts into more familiar and tangible terms for them. 

For my students who are into basketball, I often point them to these two videos about practice as I'm very into efficient and effective practice habits. 

What better way for a student to learn how to practice than to watch the two greatest shooters in the history of NBA practice shooting?

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