How to Practice on Vacation
Practicing on vacation may seem like a hassle, but it doesn't have to be! See the easiest ways to keep up your skills on a trip, for a variety of instruments.
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Don’t Go To School To Learn
Challenge the notion that school is just for ''learning''. Instead, go in with the mindset that you are acquiring skills for life.
How to Create A Music Practice Habit
How do you create good practice habits?
Staying Involved For Busy Music Parents
In this article we discuss tips for working parents and how to stay involved in their child''s music practices.
The Makings of Music Prodigies: 5 Case Studies
What makes a prodigy: nature or nurture? We looked at 5 music prodigies who went on to have successful careers. What makes them similar, and what makes them stand apart?
Practicing vs. Playing: What’s the Difference?
What''s the difference between practicing and playing an instrument? How do these play together in improvement and how can we find a good balance?
Spotlight: Meryl’s 200-Day Practice Streak
What does 200 consecutive days of practice look like? See how Meryl went from struggling to practice every day to having it become something she looked forward to doing every day.
Practice Strategy: Tackling Difficult Sections with the “2 Up 2 Down” Game
Are you having trouble getting that one section down? Use this practice game to help you quickly and painlessly bring your problem sections up to tempo.
Parents: You May Be Asking Your Child the Wrong Question
Parents: do you want to help your child succeed in music but have little knowledge of the instrument yourself? Here''s how you can help.