VMC 3.0: How Do You Learn?

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Quiz Questions

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Nathan has begun teaching you a new skill in a lesson or studio workout and you have no prior experience with this skill. How do you pick it up fastest? ___________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Watching Nathan perform the skill
- B.
  Hearing Nathan perform the skill
- C.
  Reading Nathan describe how to perform the skill
- D.
  Trying to perform the skill yourself on your instrument, paying attention to what it feels like when you do it
- E.
  Reverse engineering the skill to know how exactly it is performed physically (what muscles control the movement and how they control it)
2.
You want to commit that new skill to your vocabulary, perfecting it to the point of it being second nature. How do you proceed?___________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Talk about the skill with other players and professionals or teach the skill to students/other people
- B.
  Work on the skill in the practice room
3.
You had an injury and you are making your way back to playing comfortably again, but OH NO! A posture issue has developed, and you need to fix it. What form of feedback do you find to be most effective for you in helping move forward?___________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Have someone tell you verbally/out loud how to fix it
- B.
  Reading a book very carefully defining what constitutes poor posture vs. good posture
- C.
  Physically feeling different parts of your body when you have bad posture vs. when you have good posture to feel what it is like under both cases
- D.
  Looking at a picture taken of you with poor posture vs. a picture of you with good posture and seeing the differences
- E.
  Breaking down what happens anatomically with good posture and understanding what factors need to be in place internally to have good posture
4.
You want to make sure you never develop poor posture ever again. You find that __________ helps you the most. ____________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Watching the mirror in solo practice sessions to monitor your posture throughout
- B.
  Talking about good and bad posture with other players and teaching the difference to students/other people
5.
When researching recordings on the piece you are playing, how do you best learn/incorporate the things the performers you're researching are doing?___________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Trying to intuitively recreate what they are doing on your instrument
- B.
  Dissecting for yourself how and why they are doing the things they are doing, paying attention to what techniques they are incorporating where and the general structure behind everything
- C.
  Reading their recount on what exactly they are doing throughout the piece
- D.
  Watching them play the piece and doing the things you like, paying attention to what you see them doing
- E.
  Hearing them play the piece and doing the things you like, paying attention to what specifically you am hearing
6.
When researching recordings on the piece you are playing, how do you best learn/incorporate the things the performers you're researching are doing?___________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Practicing playing along in the practice room to the recording
- B.
  Talk with other players and professionals about the things you are hearing or teach to students on how to perform the piece like the performer you watched
7.
When I am playing a new concerto/showpiece and have limited time on a given day, I prefer to spend my time ______________ _________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Reading about the piece in its historical context including what was happening at the time the piece was written, performance conventions, etc.
- B.
  Watching my favorite recording of someone playing, paying attention to what it looks like they are doing
- C.
  Reading the score and looking over the notes, expressive markings and composer's added performance notes
- D.
  Trying to play through sections of the piece, feeling what it is like to physically play the piece
- E.
  Listening to my favorite recording of someone playing, paying attention to what it sounds like
8.
When I am playing a new concerto/showpiece and have limited time on a given day, I prefer to spend my time ____________ ___________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Teaching someone how to play different parts of the piece or talking about the nuances of the piece with other players/professionals
- B.
  Practicing by myself of course! You just said I have limited time!
9.
It's time to record! You just bought an excellent camera and microphone for your professional recordings, but OH NO! You don't know how to use it at all! What do you do first? ___________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Watch a video that shows the use of the technology
- B.
  Read how to use the technology either online or by instruction manual
- C.
  Research and reverse engineer how the technology works, what the different parts do and how they fit together, and know how to define the different elements that the technology uses
- D.
  Learn how to use the technology by trial and error, getting a feel for it by yourself
- E.
  Listen to someone walk you through how to use the technology
10.
Now that you have learned the technology on a basic level, what do you do now to reinforce your learning?___________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Talk about using the technology with others or teach students/other people how to use the technology
- B.
  Continue making recordings and practicing using the technology
11.
When doing daily assignments/workouts in the past from Nathan, I have found that _______________ helps me the most ___________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Reverse engineering why Nathan is doing what he is doing, understanding what he is doing specifically with different parts of his body to create what we see and hear (asking questions like why does he press up with his thumb here, and what does that do to the bow stick and how does that lead to articulation?)
- B.
  Attempting to recreate it on my instrument
- C.
  Reading what Nathan has written down in an extended paragraph description
- D.
  Nathan demonstrating in a video, focusing on auditory factors such as articulation, dynamics, and phrasing, etc.
- E.
  Nathan demonstrating in a video, focusing on visual factors such as where his bow is, how it behaves, where his fingers are, how they behave, etc.
12.
When doing daily assignments/workouts in the past from Nathan, what would help engrain his ideas more?___________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Working on them more in a practice room
- B.
  Talking about the assignments with others or teaching the assignments/workouts to students/other people
13.
I am about to create the best website to show who I am as a player and person, but I really don't know how to do that... I find that ___________ helps me the MOST ___________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Learning from trial and error (I learn by just trying it myself)
- B.
  Learning how the system works that builds the website (because if I understand how the system makes it, I can recreate that and truly understand it)
- C.
  Someone telling me how to build a website, giving me instructions as I go
- D.
  Watching a video that uses visual diagrams explaining how to build a website
- E.
  Reading how to build a website from online/a book
14.
You've created your website! It looks amazing, and it's getting some visits already! How do you help reinforce this knowledge?___________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Talk about creating a website more with others or teach students/other people how to build a website
- B.
  Continue practicing on my own
15.
Oh no! Something is wrong with my instrument! I never want this to happen again, so I ask my luthier what happened and what to do to avoid this in the future. What do I ask them to do?___________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Show me with another violin what happened and give me a visual diagram about instrument care
- B.
  Tell me just using words what happened and give me some tips about making sure it doesn't happen again
- C.
  Give me a book about that instrumental issue and how to prevent it
- D.
  Teach me how to fix that issue. I learn best by fixing the issue
- E.
  Explain how the instrument works, including details about how the wood behaves, the glue that holds the wood together, and the conditions under which each of these things thrive and when they begin to break down
16.
How do you reinforce this newfound knowledge of your instrument?___________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Continue practicing it on your own
- B.
  Talking about instrument care with other players or by teaching it to students/other people
17.
Time to diversify your styles! Your favorite pop/rock/country song is begging to be covered on your violin/viola. How would you learn BEST?___________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Having someone in a 1:1 format play different sections of the piece, and tell you how to play it
- B.
  Read the sheet music you found online
- C.
  Understanding the chords that make up the piece and how the melody, harmony, bass fit into those chords... also, understanding the structure of the song
- D.
  Watching a how-to video on the piece that uses animated visual tips to teach you
- E.
  Listening to the piece and just trying to recreate it by feel on your instrument
18.
You want to commit this song to memory to pull it out at your next local coffee shop open-mic night... What do you do next?___________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Continue practicing and playing the piece
- B.
  Teach the song and how to play it to students/other people
19.
You want to bring in a famous person to your next boot camp (WOW!), but oh no! You don't know how to write a good email convincing them to come! You prefer to ______________ ___________________________ *Choose 1 or 2 Options*
- A.
  Practice writing emails until you find a system for what is good vs. what is bad
- B.
  Research how different communication techniques impact us as humans emotionally/physically and understanding and using those strategies to write a good email
- C.
  Reading good emails vs. bad emails
- D.
  Hearing a podcast talking about good emails, what constitutes a good email as well as bad emails and what constitutes those
- E.
  Use a visual diagram that identifies the different parts of what makes the best email
20.
How do you make sure you never forget how to write those amazing emails?___________________________ *Choose 1 Option*
- A.
  Talk about the writing process with others or teach students/other people how to write amazing emails
- B.
  Continue practicing writing emails on your own

Quiz Outcomes

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You are a Visual Learner!
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Visual learners are those that learn best when they have images to help them process the information. This learning style requires the learners to first see what they’re expected to know. They may also need to map out their thoughts in order to process them better.These are some of the most common characteristics of visual learners:Have good spatial awareness and sense of directionCan easily visualize objects, plans, and outcomesLike coloring, drawing, and doodlingHave good color balanceAre good at using maps and rarely get lostFor example, a visual learner in a writing class may process the information better by seeing a movie clip of how a film adapts the literature it was based on, instead of listening to the book being read aloud.You are a visual learner if: You prefer pictures, images, and mind maps to help you process information.Source: https://blog.mindvalley.com/types-of-learning-styles/
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You are an Auditory Learner!
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Aural learning is used to classify those who respond primarily to sound and speech. Unsurprisingly, many musicians are aural learners. Auditory learners generally remember what their teacher says and readily participate in class. These are also individuals who respond best to things such as binaural beats.Aural learners:Find that certain music invokes strong emotionsEnjoy listening to music in the background while learningHave a good sense of pitch or rhythmSkilled at oral reports and class presentationsAble to work through complex problems by talking out loudFor example, a song that helps you remember the alphabetical order of all the states is a way to tap into aural learning styles.You are an aural learner if: You prefer learning through rhythms or tend to use clever rhymes to remember something.Source: https://blog.mindvalley.com/types-of-learning-styles/
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You are a Verbal Learner!
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Verbal learners learn best through the words they read. Typically, they love both written and spoken word, excelling in both.Verbal learners:Tend to flourish in reading and writing activitiesAsk questions and have an excellent verbal expressionOften gifted at learning new languagesHave a large vocabulary and enjoys learning new wordsDislike silence and enjoy participating in study groupsFor example, reading definitions of a word aloud or writing them down a few times, are ways for verbal learners to process information.You are a verbal learner if: You need to read content to learn somethingSource: https://blog.mindvalley.com/types-of-learning-styles/
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You are a Kinesthetic Learner!
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If you are someone who likes getting their hands dirty, then you are likely a physical learner. Physical learners are animated and they learn best by going through the motions of what they are learning.Physical learners:Have high levels of energyNotice and appreciate the physical world around them, such as texturesEnjoy sports and exercise along with outdoor activities and working with their handsHave excellent motor memory (can duplicate something after doing it once)Perform well in art and dramaFor example, if something is bothering you or you are trying to wrap your head around a concept, you would rather go for a run or walk than sit down and figure it out.You are a physical learner if: You don’t learn something until you do it. You need to draw out your own diagrams or role-play to learn new information. You may also be constantly in motion and speak with your hands.Source: https://blog.mindvalley.com/types-of-learning-styles/
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You are a Logical Learner!
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Logical thinkers are the individuals who want to understand the reasons behind and tend to enjoy games like chess and doing brainteasers.Logical learners:Classify and group information together to better understand itPerform complex calculationsCreate procedures for future use, after coming up with a solution to a problemPlan agendas and itineraries and even rank and number themFind a statistical study more appealing than analyzing literature or keeping a journalFor example, those who prefer making neat and organized lists while studying and extracting key points from the material are typically logical learners.You are a logical learner if: You can learn something only when you understand the bigger picture, along with the logic, reasoning, and systems behind the concepts.Source: https://blog.mindvalley.com/types-of-learning-styles/
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You are an Interpersonal Learner!
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As the name suggests, social/interpersonal learners are true people persons. They often prefer direct involvement with others in group projects. They are stimulated by dialog and may seek out feedback from instructors. However, they may not be comfortable or perform best when required to work alone or on self-paced projects.Social learners:Prefer to socialize after work or class, may want to join or form a study group outside of the classroomEnjoy playing group sports or participating in activities, such as speech, drama, and debate teamsBounce ideas off of others and work through issues in a groupListen well and are good at resolving conflictsAre often trusted by others for their adviceFor example, when teachers assign group projects, it is often a way to appeal to social learners.You are a social learner if: You prefer to work with other people and find you learn best in groups.Source: https://blog.mindvalley.com/types-of-learning-styles/
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You are an Intrapersonal Learner!
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Solitary/Intrapersonal learners are individuals who prefer to learn on their own. They are self-motivated and highly independent. They favor a quiet environment both in their personal and academic lives.Solitary learners:Spend time on self-analysisStruggle in large crowds and noisy roomsExcellent self-management skillsJournal, write, and record personal thoughts and events as a way to improveLike to set goals and make plansFor example, someone who reads self-help books to develop a deeper understanding of themselves is often a solitary learner.You are a solitary learner if: You need to sit alone and study by yourself in order to retain information.Source: https://blog.mindvalley.com/types-of-learning-styles/

VMC 3.0: How Do You Learn?

What makes your gears turn? How will the way information is presented in VMC help transform you as a player and help you learn?

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