Metronome Games: How to Improve Your Time While Having Fun
Most musicians associate the metronome with boring practice exercises, but here are 3 ways you can improve your timing that are actually fun!
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The Modal Mixture at the Heart of Elijah Fox’s “City In the Sky”
Elijah breaks down the parallel modal patterns that make up his track, “City in the Sky,” which imbue a “rocking back and forth” quality.
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Elijah Fox: Tips for Left & Right Hand Independence on the Piano (Video)
Pianist and hip-hop producer Elijah Fox shares his top tips for improving your left/right hand independence on the piano in this new video.
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“Productive Failure:” Why Early Floundering Leads to Better Learning
Does opting for short-term help from a teacher equate less long-term comprehension and problem-solving? Productive failure might hold a clue.
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How to Learn Better From Failures (and Successes Too)
It’s often easier said than done to learn from our mistakes and move on, but research shows with a certain mindset just how pivotal it can be.
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Kiefer: The Unspoken Magic of “Time Feel” in Jazz (Video)
Courtesy of his acclaimed course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a lesson on how to improve your touch and time feel using jazz solos.
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Elijah Fox: How to Create Simple Piano Patterns That Sound Complex (Video)
In pianist and producer Elijah Fox’s new video for Soundfly, he exhibits into a technique known for creating unpredictable piano textures.
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How Do Experts Maximize Their Practice? 5 Lessons From Athletes
A summary of research conducted on athletes with deliberate practice routines, and the resulting differences between experts and amateurs.
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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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Research-Tested Practice Strategies That Will Help You Learn New Pieces Faster
A handy analysis of recent studies suggesting learning “how to practice” can actually help your music practice become more efficient.
