In Shane's previous two posts he mentioned how important it is for musicians to develop their listening skills, both to recognise styles and to be able to build the sound of their playing. This is where the rubber meets the road, and in this post he will show how to turn listening into playing.
Highly respected professional trumpet player Shane Gillard explains the most important skill for any aspiring musicians.
In Shane's last post he wrote about the importance of listening to music and how having a healthy collection of recordings can help your development as a player. In this article he continues to expand on some of the benefits of listening and share some more listening thoughts on how you can use it in your daily practice.