Three Ways to Tell You’re Getting Better
Progress and self-development are hard to measure, and it’s all to easy to get discouraged. Here are 3 ways to spot skills improvement!
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How Emotion Affects Learning — and Why That’s Great for Musicians
A brief look at the ways in which leaning into the emotionality of music whether joyful or sad, can help us learn and retain new information.
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Advice for a New Piano Teacher
Starting out teaching new students? Here are some pitfalls to avoid and strategies to implement (for the benefits of the student).
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The Fear of Being Found Out
A powerful meditation on hiding behind what we don’t know — and how that, more than imposter syndrome, can impede the learning process.
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Until the Water Runs Clear…
A short but sweet OpEd on why learning doesn’t have to be “grueling” to be effective, and how to master small skills, faster.
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The Top 5 Ways to Keep Music Students Engaged in their Online Learning Experience
Five helpful suggestions for effective learning and teaching music online techniques from the CEO and Founder of Notetracks.
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Student Spotlight: Alison Barrett on the Best Christmas Video You’ve Ever Seen
In this holiday edition of Student Spotlight, we chat with Alison Barrett, the brains and voice behind the year’s greatest Christmas tune…
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Student Spotlight: Lizzey Ross on the Fluid Permanence of Water
In the most recent edition of Student Spotlight, singer, songwriter and producer Lizzey Ross demystifies her music and creative process.
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Student Spotlight: Zubair on the Importance of “Sleeping on It” While Songwriting
In this edition of Student Spotlight, we chat with songwriter Zubair on the importance of taking a step back from your song while you write.
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Finding the Sweet Spot That Makes Learning Addictive
Motiving ourselves to practice our instrument can be tough — but with the right balance of tasks and rewards, habits will form in no time!
