The Problem With “Perfect” Practice
How to use deliberate practice and take comfort in mistakes, so that you don’t fall into the trap of expecting perfection when learning.
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The Pianist As Sportsperson
An editorial meditation on how concert and career musicians need to rethink their commitment to their practice, to be more like pro athletes.
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Finding Time in Your Day to Create Music
Here are five easy tips to improving your time management when it comes to improving your music and career on a daily basis; in quarantine or not!
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How to Stay Motivated, Even When You Feel Like the Biggest Sack of Potatoes Ever
Motivating yourself is hard right now — whether your shows are cancelled or your studio sessions remain impossible with social distancing — but we can help.
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How to Overcome Performance Anxiety Before an Important Show
If you’re suffering from crippling performance anxiety when you set foot on the stage, here’s some advice for how to deal with those nerves and go rock!
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The Anxious Aspiring Vocalist: How to Get a Grip on Singing-Related Insecurities
A motivational editorial on vocalist anxiety and how to get over it both in real time when anxiety strikes, and in the long term.
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How to Tame Your Nerves Before a Big Show
After working hard to create meaningful music, it can be incredibly exciting when your band starts to get opportunities like opening up big shows. But, unfortunately, the thought of playing to a packed crowd often comes hand in hand with debilitating performance anxiety for some people, including everyone from members of newer, inexperienced bands to […]
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3 Simple Yoga Poses That Work Wonders for Musicians
Strengthen the connection between mind and body while easing your aches and pains through these musician-friendly yoga poses.
