While it's encouraging to improve things that you're already good at, there's a more efficient way to get better.
practice
Many students don't want to sound bad. But sounding bad is what leads to sounding good.
Practice Priorities: Quality or Quantity?
It feels like calling a young player "a natural" is a compliment, but it actually can delay long-term growth.
The Danger of “Natural Technique”
A couple of resources to jumpstart your 2021 practice!
Start 2021 (Practice) Off Right!
It's that time of the year for my yearly rant on why you should know how to transpose!
Yearly [Transposition] Rant
The Practice - a new book by Seth Godin - is an essential read for any creator. And we are all creators.
How to Be A Creator: Follow The Practice
With All-State auditions coming up soon, take stock of your practice diet if you're feeling like you may not be improving.
All-State Progress Stalled? Audit Your Practice Diet
With gigs and rehearsals being cancelled left and right, make sure you're getting enough playing at your thresholds. Here are some ideas.