ROE Return on Effort

Jimmy Cobb, a true Master

Tony Jeary has some sage advice to improve our ROE, Return on Effort. His advice? Become a Master. 

​Tony outlines five areas; here is my summary:

1. A Master possesses a compelling vision, what I call a "Hell Ya" kind of drive to a measurable result.
2. A Master is constantly learning new things. 
3. A Master thinks long term and executes on the plans made.
4. A Master produces results that are perfect or close to it.
5. A Master considers setbacks, feedback.

How does this apply to a musician?

​Focus on a worthy musical goal: Mine is playing creative music in the Toronto art scene as a drummer and pianist at the highest level I can achieve without derailing my teaching studio.
​I have musical coaches I work with regularly weekly
​I plan my schedule by the decade, year, quarter, weekly and daily. Really I do.
​Step four? I'm working on it. :-)
I receive feedback from my coaches, my practice and performance recordings, and my friends.

Best,

​David Story 

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