It's not great to make mistakes on stage, but how big a deal are mistakes when you're learning something new?

Is it best to avoid them right from Day 1?

Or is it ok to set the bar a little lower in the early days of learning a new skill?

A 2011 study tests out two different approaches to learning - setting the bar high vs. setting the bar low - and provides some clues on which approach might be better for us (as well as our students).

Get all the nerdy details here: How Important Is “Perfect Practice” When Learning Something New?

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