Invalidating Excuses in Our Practice Routines
Casually chatting with a teen violinist about a month back, the comment was made that “I’ve plateaued on violin and want to branch out to other instruments”. I understand the…
Collaborating Together—It’s more fun making music with friends!
One of the things that I really love to do as a musician is make music with others. Not only is it fun and rewarding, it provides many opportunities to…
The Importance of Routine in Practice
Now that we are a few weeks into school, routines should be settling in and the newness of everything wearing off. Of course, your music teacher wants to hear excited…
What I Wish I Knew About Practice When I Was Younger
Argh! Another message about practice. . .I get it---we all wish we could just skip to the part where we can play it perfectly. Alas! That will never happen without…