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xdroot's review against another edition
4.0
While the book doesn't really tell you how to do deep practice or how to keep your motivation, it breaks down all the myths around talent and gives you a neurological and philosophical foundation to use in pursuit of developing your talents.
ndfarrell's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book. Though I don't think the conclusion is particularly ground-breaking (it pretty much boils down to practice better and practice a lot), the author's trips to all of the "hotbeds" of talent were interesting. It was a pretty quick read, and well-written. It made me want to practice my music more, which is always a good thing.
annebogel's review against another edition
4.0
Fascinating stuff about deliberate practice. I've been reading tons on this topic lately and this book is the best of the bunch.
rlangemann's review against another edition
4.0
Some really good stuff about the science and practical development of skill (or talent). I found it beneficial as a musician and as a teacher/parent.
jstuartmill's review against another edition
4.0
This book provided a good insight on how to practice. It really distills the idea of "talent" to something that is manageable.
thelowreylibrary's review against another edition
3.0
This is an important, interesting book. As a teacher, I think there are many takeaways in terms of creating learning that lasts and providing methods for “creating” talent through deep practice.
While all of these things are true, it’s just not my kind of book. It’s interesting, yes, but I can’t say I ENJOYED the reading experience or was swept away by it. I know that isn’t the intent necessarily with this type of book, and maybe that’s why I can only say I *liked* it.
While all of these things are true, it’s just not my kind of book. It’s interesting, yes, but I can’t say I ENJOYED the reading experience or was swept away by it. I know that isn’t the intent necessarily with this type of book, and maybe that’s why I can only say I *liked* it.
danshu83's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad. Some interesting cases and concepts. Definitely not an excellent book. Couldn't help rolling my eyes every time it talked about myelin. Not because I think the book is necessarily wrong, but it failed -in my eyes at least- to establish a credible connection between skill development and myelin. It did give good advice on learning techniques, though.