Is it necessary for a musician to know the theory?

I think I'm going to get reductive and make analogy... is it necessary for a driver to know how cars work? No...unless hes a racecar driver. Then he might need to be Shelby. At least understanding the basics and the terminology will be mprove his interactions with the pit crew even if his driving remains intuitive.

Isn't this the lesson Tom Cruise learns in Days of Thunder?

Theres almost as much wisdom in that script as top gun and risky business.

Music Theory is necessary in my opinion, I wake up every morning (6:00 or 7:00 A.M. Mon-Fri) and study/practice until Noon, due to this I've noticed great improvement in my playing, speed, and soloing.

Some of the best players studied Music Theory too. People like Randy Rhoads, Cliff Burton, Richie Blackmore, and John Petrucci.

So the way I see it: Yes, time and study is necessary, but only if you want to be a good musician.

Music Theory is necessary in my opinion, I wake up every morning (6:00 or 7:00 A.M. Mon-Fri) and study/practice until Noon, due to this I've noticed great improvement in my playing, speed, and soloing.

Some of the best players studied Music Theory too. People like Randy Rhoads, Cliff Burton, Richie Blackmore, and John Petrucci.

So the way I see it: Yes, time and study is necessary, but only if you want to be a good musician.

+1 to this disciplined approach.

+1 to this disciplined approach.

Thank you.

+1 to this disciplined approach.

I second that statement.

Thanks again!

I sued to have my gutar strapped to me all day.... what was I thinking?

I sued to have my gutar strapped to me all day.... what was I thinking?

That you'd become one with your instrument.

that was a good one