One Technique At A Time
Happy Lunar New Year! I got Eye of the Tiger playing in the background as I’m typing this, and what […]
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Growth During Rest
Did you ever take a break from playing your instrument and worry about getting your chops back in shape? Perhaps
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Growth
Happy 2022! A Holistic Approach for Musical Growth
Happy New Year! May yours be filled with good health – physically, mentally, and spiritually – and beautiful music! It’s
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On Staying the Course
Let’s be realistic – not every big goal will come to fruition; especially not on the first try. Sometimes it’s
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Conflicting Feedback? Here’s a Lesson I Learned
Have you ever played the same piece for 2 different people (perhaps for masterclasses or lessons) and received conflicting feedback?
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The Interplay Between Specialization and Diversification
In the world of classical music, the nature of learning and honing an instrument at a high level puts musicians
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A Kinesthetic Approach to Releasing the Left Hand
A few weeks ago I had a deep conversation about reducing tension and extra finger pressure in the left hand,
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Overcoming Plateaus and Hitting That Breakthrough
Two breakthroughs in one day? Yes, it’s possible – especially if one small tweak takes care of two problems at
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Playing Pain-Free
Two summers ago I developed severe pain in my left trapezius (specifically, the back of my neck extending toward the