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A question - is "theory mental exercises" away from the instrument (like interval naming, chord spelling, scale spelling) a part of your learning routines? For years i've neglected this but noticed more and more teachers recommend it.

I never took a theory class with an instrument in my hand. However, some singing may be required.

Mental practice of theory and fretboard visualization, humming arpeggios while imagining song progressions are efficient ways to boost learning.

Yes, this is very useful, you'll be happy you did it.