Mindfulness in Music: Impactful Teaching, Joyful Performances, Thriving Studios
For most musicians, summer is a wonderful time.
Students, teachers, and college professors enjoy a dramatic change of pace as summer break arrives. Fewer deadlines, performances, and responsibilities means more time to practice and ample time to gear up for the next year. Even professional orchestra musicians enjoy a break from the weekly grind.… continue reading
“I sound awful. I’m a horrible player.”
We all have at least a couple of musician friends who habitually put themselves down. Especially after a discouraging audition or grueling practice session.
In fact, at some point in your musical career, you may have said some pretty rude stuff about your own playing.… continue reading
When was the last time you complained about not having enough time for something?
Maybe you walked in to a rehearsal and said, “I’m sorry guys, I just didn’t have enough time to practice this part…”
Or you explained to your friend that your exam didn’t go well because you didn’t have enough time to study.… continue reading
