From the Mailbag: Practice Space
Another recent question that came in had to do with the acoustics of the ideal practice space. More specifically, what acoustics I would prefer...
Thoughts on Using a Mirror in Practice Sessions
Ever since my college days I have always used a mirror in my practice. When warming-up especially I like to stare into it and...
On effective practice when your life routines are disrupted
Besides the topic of practice spaces addressed in the previous article (here), there is also the question of what and how to practice with...
Soft Repetition
Planning out a logical plan for improvement.
A common shortcoming when I overhear students practice is in preparing the tough licks.
Most realize that a key...
Knowing Your Line: Planning for Success & Improvement
A key element in improvement on a musical instrument is to know your line. This concept boils down to becoming familiar with how hard...
What are your Key Performance Indicators?
Being a diligent student, you have wisely chosen to think deeply about your practice routine. In tackling problems, you take a three-cycle approach of...
Exercise: Scale/Flow Studies (II)
Continued from Part I.
Here is the second half of a post made last week.
Enjoy...
Scale/Flow Studies Part II
Using drones to improve warmup and practice of etudes and excerpts
As we come out of this year of not great practice it is very important to have drones be part of your daily practice...
The Usability of Data and Feedback
Usability is a big buzzword in web and computer design.
With empirical data, countless reports and studies can guide developers towards making better, more user-friendly...
Failure as a Goal for Success
Sometimes when I get contemplative about life, I look back and examine my past failures. Without a doubt, I have made some colossal mistakes...