How Scary Film Music Actually Comes Across as “Scary”
From sound design to music theory to auditory phenomena, here are the reasons why horror film score music can actually spook us to death!
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Auditing Yourself: Tips for Removing Distractions and Getting Centered
In this exclusive lesson from Jlin’s Soundfly course, she details her tried-and-true methods for removing distractions and clearing her head.
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The Power of “No” – When and How to Say No to Something That Isn’t Right For You
Nobody wants to be the person turning people down all the time, but we also need to avoid burnout. Here are tips for saying No with respect.
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The Difference Between Good and Bad Feedback
Most musicians today suffer from some level of self-doubt, whether latent or utterly crippling. Learning to interpret feedback is a priority.
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Two Approaches to Memorization (One of Which Can Leave You Lost and Stranded…)
“How we memorize” passages of music can actually affect much more than our practice routines, it can relieve anxiety, and boast confidence…
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5 Ways My Freelance Music Career Supports My Mental Wellness
A touching OpEd from a concert cellist about how and why her switch to freelance has been able to help manage her mental health.
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Why Slow, Accurate Practice May Actually Be the Problem When You’re Struggling
Practicing for accuracy but sacrificing speed? Or vice-versa? Research suggests you can actually have both, if your practice follows suit…
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Why Slow, Accurate Practice May Actually Be the Problem When You’re Struggling
Practicing for accuracy but sacrificing speed? Or vice-versa? Research suggests you can actually have both, if your practice follows suit…
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How Do Fear, Anxiety, and Other Negative Emotions Affect the Learning Process?
This guest post looks at research linking emotional mind-states with blocks in information retention, and how that might affect musicians.
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What Super Mario Brothers Has to Do With Music Education
If Super Mario Bros taught us anything, it’s that gamifying the learning process leads to more motivated and fearless trying…
