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    The document discusses Brain Rule #4 about attention and how it relates to the author's education as a music performance major. It notes that people can typically only focus for 10 minutes at a time before their attention wanders, but emotions can reinforce learning. The author explains that as a music major, practicing techniques in short 10-15 minute segments allows them to focus on details and maintain attention better compared to long practice sessions. Studying a variety of liberal arts helps make connections between different disciplines and supplements their music education to keep their brain active.

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    My short description of how to keep a person's attention as explained by Dr. Medina.

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    Attention Brain Rule

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    Brain Rules: A Connection

    Xenia Yelovich
    Mr. David Zlockie Connections 18 September 2013

    Rule #4: Attention


    What is the attention rule?
    No multitasking The brain is not wired that way. Emotions reinforce learning. Usually, people can only focus for about 10 minutes, but can be brought back to attention when their emotions are heightened. (Page 94)

    How Does Attention Relate to Me?


    I am a music performance major:
    Much of my education requires hours of repeating scales, phrases, and other passages. The 10 minute-at-a-time method ensures that I actually think about what I am playing.

    Music is only 50% technique; the rest is all emotional.

    How Does Knowing This Rule Affect my Education?


    I am more aware of why I practice the way I do.
    Instead of blindly repeating passages, I really listen for details and maintain a specific focus towards the notes.

    I chunk difficult passages into 10 or 15 minute segments of practicing. I intersperse several of these segments throughout my overall time practicing.

    How do the Liberal Arts Give my Brain a Workout?


    The Liberal Arts expose me to a variety of different
    disciplines. I get the chance to find connections between unrelated studies and my chosen major, music.

    How Can I Supplement my Education to Keep my Brain Active?


    I can take electives in areas outside of my major.
    By keeping studying controlled into short segments, the

    information will hold my attention the entire time and I


    will get an overall better education.

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