If what you learn are songs you'll forget them without practice. But if you learn music theory, composition, improvisation, you'll never forget. at least that'

If what you learn are songs you'll forget them without practice. But if you learn music theory, composition, improvisation, you'll never forget. at least that's how I explain my own experience. I routinely go for years without playing most of the instruments I know. Give me a week and I'll be better at any one of them than I've ever been.