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Who is allowed to be called an artist?

Being an artist or a musician is an expedition. There isn't a point somewhere in the middle when you get to claim the title.

Practicing Music is Putting Marbles in a Jar

A new piece of music you set out to learn is represented by a jar. The things you do to practice the piece are marbles.

The Quickest Way to Sabotage Your Music | Practice Tips for Musicians

When you’re trying to make progress in your music, start by moving from Step 1 to Step 2 instead of Step 9 to Step 10.

Body Doubling | Practice Strategies for Musicians

In music, body doubling can look like warming up with a friend, playing duets together, or going to the school practice rooms together.

Hot Take: Don't Give 110% | Classical Musicians

What if, instead of working hard, we work fully?

Intentional Growth | Flute Practice Tips

I have been really interested in exploring the balance of intentionality in practicing.

Which Music School is the Best Fit For You?

How do you choose with wildly different offers in different locations?

Advice From the Other Side

I promise you that no one your age knows what they are doing, some of them are just better at hiding it.

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