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In all my years of teaching music, whether it was class instruction, clinics, lectures or private lessons, the number one challenge I’ve heard from people who want to practice and get better is finding time to do it consistently. With work, school, family, and necessary errands, it seems that there...
People get into playing music for all kinds of reasons. What I find interesting is that most people have a few superficial, albeit reasonable, reasons for starting to learn music. They think it would be fun. They want to jam with friends. They want to play their favorite songs. They think it’ll...
Oh boy! There is a mountain and a half of research out there in Internet Land that can tell you how learning music helps with memory, cognition, motor skills, attention spans and all sorts for delicious brain food that will make us smarter human beings. Music teachers use this as a persuasive mark...
One of the most motivating thoughts that will carry you through challenging times during practicing will be the unmitigated FACT that nothing in life is easy and nothing in life is hard. Things are only familiar and unfamiliar.
I’m going to say that again louder for the folks in the back: Nothi...
Pros and Cons Of Private Lessons
In today’s world, it’s amazing how much information is literally at your fingertips. There has never been a time in human history where there has been so much easy and free access to education, resources, and tools for you to learn and grow. This is especially tru...
I had a conversation with an adult student of mine recently who was very embarrassed and a bit ashamed that, after establishing and maintaining a regular and consistent daily practice ritual, he hadn't practiced for months. "Man", he said "I was doing SO well. I was playing everyday and I could re...
When it comes to practicing music, regardless of what instrument you play, there are a lot of ideas that people have that keep them from reaching their highest potential. In our Practice Warriors Masterclass (at www.practicewarriors.com) we go over the many of these myths and either give them vali...
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