What research says
Repetition with feedback
Deliberate practice centres on focused repetition with feedback (Ericsson et al., 1993).
doi:10.1037/0033-295X.100.3.363Feedback can also hurt performance
In about a third of studies, feedback lowered performance, often when it focused on the person rather than the task (Kluger and DeNisi, 1996). That is why VoiceRoom keeps its feedback focused on the pitch.
doi:10.1037/0033-2909.119.2.254How we apply it
You can use the teleprompter for your first attempts, then practise delivering your pitch without it. VoiceRoom includes a countdown timer and lets you record and play back your pitch. AI analysis looks at clarity and key points. Your recordings stay private to you.
FAQ
What does deliberate practice involve?
Deliberate practice centres on focused repetition with feedback (Ericsson et al., 1993).
Can feedback hurt performance?
According to Kluger and DeNisi (1996), feedback that focuses on the person rather than the task can lower performance.
Related research
References
Ericsson et al. (1993): The role of deliberate practice in the acquisition of expert performance
Psychological Review
doi:10.1037/0033-295X.100.3.363Kluger & DeNisi (1996): The effects of feedback interventions on performance
Psychological Bulletin
doi:10.1037/0033-2909.119.2.254