woodshedding

[woo d-shed-ing]

woodshedding Definition

• 1. the act of practicing a musical instrument intensely and in seclusion
• 2. to practice a musical instrument intensely and in seclusion

Using woodshedding: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "woodshedding" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He spent the whole weekend woodshedding his guitar playing.

• Example

  She's been woodshedding her piano skills for hours every day.

woodshedding Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for woodshedding

• practice
• rehearse
• drill

Phrases with woodshedding

• in the woodshed

  being privately reprimanded or punished

  Example

  After the poor performance, the coach took the team in the woodshed to discuss their mistakes.

• woodshedding session

  an intense practice session, often done in preparation for a performance or recording

  Example

  The band had a long woodshedding session before their big concert.

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Summary: woodshedding in Brief

'Woodshedding' [woo d-shed-ing] refers to the act of practicing a musical instrument intensely and in seclusion. It is often used to describe a musician's private practice sessions, as in 'He spent the whole weekend woodshedding his guitar playing.' 'Woodshedding' can also be used to describe a private reprimand or punishment, as in 'After the poor performance, the coach took the team in the woodshed to discuss their mistakes.'