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(FREE) Online Resources for Learning Music Theory

Learning music theory is an easy way to improve many aspects of playing ANY instrument.
A Small Trick for More Reward and Motivation to Practice

If you’ve been needing more motivation, just one or two small changes may be able to get you started on building better habits.
Hard to Make Time for Practice? Try Habit Stacking

Sometimes it can feel impossible to add a new habit from scratch. That’s where the technique of “habit stacking” can help!
Improve Timing with Intermittent Metronome

While most music teachers will tell you that metronome practice is essential, there is another component to improving your internal pulse.
Errors in Learning: Good or Bad?

It’s a common idea that mistakes in the beginning stages of learning something are bad – but are they?
Avoid Overwhelm and Overcommitting This Semester: Time Block

Avoid pre-pandemic overwhelm and overcommitting by using time-blocking.
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.