killamch89 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Do you find that hands-on experience deepens your understanding and appreciation of a craft, or do you enjoy observing skilled artisans and absorbing their techniques? Perhaps you believe that both approaches offer valuable insights, yet one resonates more with you. Share your personal experiences and tips on how learning and watching can complement each other in developing artistic skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Blackangel Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I prefer hands on learning. When I was taking guitar lessons, he had me hooked up to his amp, and was teaching me how to hit the frets and several notes. One thing I learned, while not really artistic, was how to drive a standard transmission. I watched my fathers feet from the time I was 10. By the time I got my license, I already knew how to drive stick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Barida Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I enjoy learning a craft. I want to get involved, and there is no way to achieve such desire instead of learning it by myself. So, I will always want to be a part of learning it in order to get through the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killamch89 Posted Sunday at 11:41 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 11:41 PM On 3/11/2025 at 7:40 PM, The Blackangel said: I prefer hands on learning. When I was taking guitar lessons, he had me hooked up to his amp, and was teaching me how to hit the frets and several notes. One thing I learned, while not really artistic, was how to drive a standard transmission. I watched my fathers feet from the time I was 10. By the time I got my license, I already knew how to drive stick. I'm definitely a hands-on learner as well who prefers the trial-and-error process of developing a craft myself. While I might watch tutorials for basic techniques, I learn more from my mistakes than from watching flawless demonstrations. There's something uniquely satisfying about the physical memory that develops through practice. Knight Barida 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight Barida Posted yesterday at 03:29 AM Share Posted yesterday at 03:29 AM On 3/24/2025 at 12:41 AM, killamch89 said: I'm definitely a hands-on learner as well who prefers the trial-and-error process of developing a craft myself. While I might watch tutorials for basic techniques, I learn more from my mistakes than from watching flawless demonstrations. There's something uniquely satisfying about the physical memory that develops through practice. Practising is a beautiful way to get better. This same thing applies to learning a craft. You get to have a better understanding of how it is done by learning it and such is the best way to becoming better in that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
