Tag: horn practice

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Is Audacity Spyware or Is It Safe?

Some open-source software sites have claimed that Audacity is now spyware. Here’s why they say that, and if you should be looking for other options.
Should You Take a Summer Break?

“Should I take a practice break over the summer?” is a question I hear a lot. Hear’s my response for post-COVID.
Meeting Your Deadlines

If you’re scrambling to prepare for upcoming concerts and audition, it may not be a skill issue, but a systems issue.
How to Get Better Rhythm

An interesting study on they internal rhythm of percussionists and non-percussionists shows one easy way to improve your counting.
Practice Results Most Obvious AFTER Sleep

You won’t get better without practice. But you won’t see the real benefits of practice until you sleep.
Three Kinds of Tasks

Broadly speaking, there are three kinds of tasks that people do regularly. How you categorize your tasks impacts how (and how well) you do them.
Less Practice for More Results – MicroPractice

A new way to structure practice shows that sometimes less is more.
To Maximize Competence and Confidence: Eat the Frog or Not?

Should your first task be your hardest task, or something a bit easier?
Reducing Practice Frustration

One of the biggest challenges I’ve faced in my own playing career has been managing my own expectations.
Rules vs. Decisions

Creating a few, carefully-chosen life rules can have a huge impact on almost any aspect of your life.