Based in New Jersey, Brian Petruzzi is an entrepreneur who oversees the growth of several different companies, including the 1000 Degrees Neapolitan Pizzeria franchise. For recreation, Brian Petruzzi enjoys playing the piano and practicing classical pieces. To get the most out of a practice session at the piano, players need to focus, which means sitting down with a specific goal in mind. By setting and reaching goals, piano players can see the progress they are making, which encourages them to practice even more. When players feel they are getting off track, they may panic and rush on to new goals. However, it is better to master one goal today and tackle another tomorrow than to not quite accomplish either goal. The brain can become overwhelmed with too much information, so making short and attainable goals, such as mastering one contained passage, is more effective than trying to master an entire piece. Jumping around between goals demonstrates a lack of focus. Celebrated pianist Daniel Barenboim says that concentration is the fundamental necessity for practice. A few minutes of concentrated practice is ultimately better than a few hours of practice with a wandering mind.
