Do Your Own Testing
With all the amazing information available today, it’s more important than ever to do your own testing. Watching tutorials, reading articles, and listening to experts can provide valuable insights, but true learning happens when you apply that knowledge yourself.
Take mastering music, for instance. There are countless techniques, plugins, and workflows available, each claiming to be the best. But until you test them yourself, you won’t truly know which one suits your needs, workflow, and style. It’s easy to fall into the trap of endlessly consuming content without putting it into practice. Watching YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok videos can be informative, but if you’re just watching for entertainment without implementation, then it’s not learning—it’s passive consumption.
Don’t get me wrong, I love browsing informative content and have watched a million videos without acting on them. But the real breakthroughs come when you take those ideas and experiment with them in your own musical projects, business, and marketing strategies. This blog is here to encourage you to move from passive learning to active experimentation.
The Power of Hands-On Learning
A key takeaway here is understanding what true learning is. Learning isn’t just absorbing information—it’s the process of changing behavior. It involves acquiring, modifying, or reinforcing knowledge, skills, and attitudes through experience, study, or instruction. True learning results in a lasting transformation in how you think, perceive, and act.
This process happens in two ways: consciously and unconsciously. Consciously, you might decide to study a new instrument, practice mixing techniques, or implement a new marketing strategy. Unconsciously, you develop instincts through repetition, feedback, and adaptation—like how a drummer naturally locks into a groove after years of playing.
Implementation Beats Perfection
Many artists and entrepreneurs get stuck in the cycle of over-researching, waiting for the “perfect” technique before they take action. But perfection is a myth. The only way to truly improve is to test things out, make mistakes, and adjust based on what works for you.
For example, if you’re exploring new production techniques, instead of watching another five tutorials, pick one method and apply it to your next track. Compare results, tweak your approach, and refine your process. The same applies to marketing—if you’re learning about social media strategies, don’t just study algorithms; post content, analyze the engagement, and adjust accordingly.
Build Confidence Through Experience
One of the best things about testing your own methods is that it builds confidence. Instead of second-guessing yourself, you start trusting your own instincts because you have real-world experience to back it up. Each experiment, whether it succeeds or fails, teaches you something valuable that no video or course alone can provide.
So, challenge yourself today—what’s one thing you’ve been meaning to try? Whether it’s a new music production technique, a different approach to mixing, or a fresh marketing strategy, put it to the test. You might be surprised at what you discover when you step out of passive learning and into action.
Final Thought
The best way to grow is to experiment, analyze, and refine. Learning is about doing, so don’t wait for the perfect moment. Start testing, adapting, and evolving your craft today!
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