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Climbing the mountain by Jonathan Bell from Unsplash.

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...

Cello teacher Amber giving student Winter some feedback on her bowing. Feedback is critical in deliberate practice. A good way to get timely and constructive feedback is to have regular lessons.

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,...

Yellow background with bike that says "summer is here" to introduce the Muse and Mate "summer light practice ideas"

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...

Muse and Mate practice journal weekly goal setting page and daily planning and reflecting page

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...

Gentle reminders

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...