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Setting the standard high without being self-cr...
As a cello adult beginner, I understood progress took time and since I didn’t have the pressure to become a professional or win competitions, I never set high expectations for...
Setting the standard high without being self-cr...
As a cello adult beginner, I understood progress took time and since I didn’t have the pressure to become a professional or win competitions, I never set high expectations for...
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Learning from feedback: 5 things to apply in ou...
Feedback is a critical element of deliberate practice, having timely and constructive feedback is a main way for a musician to improve. For those we are not taking lessons regularly,...
Learning from feedback: 5 things to apply in ou...
Feedback is a critical element of deliberate practice, having timely and constructive feedback is a main way for a musician to improve. For those we are not taking lessons regularly,...
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Introducing Summer Light Practice Ideas
In the month of July, we will share a series of summer light practice ideas that may or may not involve your instruments. All you need is to bring is...
Introducing Summer Light Practice Ideas
In the month of July, we will share a series of summer light practice ideas that may or may not involve your instruments. All you need is to bring is...
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Feature Highlight Part 2: Practice Planner
Now we’re getting into the most important part of the journal, the daily planner, to accompany your daily practice. We start with weekly goals that are specific and focused. These...
Feature Highlight Part 2: Practice Planner
Now we’re getting into the most important part of the journal, the daily planner, to accompany your daily practice. We start with weekly goals that are specific and focused. These...
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Gentle reminders
As an amateur or hobbyists musician (aka the seriously enthusiastic), there can be a number of things that stand between you and your practice. If these are your internal dialog, we...
Gentle reminders
As an amateur or hobbyists musician (aka the seriously enthusiastic), there can be a number of things that stand between you and your practice. If these are your internal dialog, we...