Is your goal to be a good musician, or do you simply want to play an instrument for fun? No matter what your goal is, it can be attainable through tiny, small (atomic-level) changes. By applying the principles from James Clear’s book, Atomic...
Read moreThe Artist’s Perspective: Capturing Music’s Audience
Why do we enjoy music? Is it because of the complex relationships between soundwaves and our ears picking up on those harmonious frequencies? Or is it much deeper in our emotional understanding? Over the course of my training, one of the most...
Read moreBoost Your Musical Skills This Summer
Now that summer is in full swing, it’s important for music students to take advantage of the extra free time to maximize their progress and grow as musicians. Students, here are a few strategies for getting the most out of this summer: Set an...
Read moreMusic Heritage
Knowing your musical roots is valuable not just as an artist, but as a human being. Whether you were born in Texas, California, New York, or another country, you inherit a musical heritage from your birthplace and your parents' background. There...
Read moreAudition with Abandon!
I wholeheartedly believe that auditioning, like performing, is essential for acquiring a well-rounded skill set as a musician. Auditioning for roles or positions isn’t just about taking advantage of potential opportunities; it can also be a...
Read moreGet Ready For Your Next Performance!
Performances can be both eye-opening and nerve-wracking experiences. There’s nothing quite like standing on a bright, hot stage ready to share the months of practice and progress with an audience of peers, family, and strangers. It’s easy to focus...
Read moreDeveloping Good Habits
Whether you are starting to learn an instrument or already have years of practice under your belt, you should know the importance of good habits and a good space to improve focus. Having a goal to work towards could look like anything, from the...
Read morePracticing with Purpose: It’s more than just run-throughs!
Ahh, the age-old tale of practicing. You’ll often hear us instructors repeat ourselves, almost like broken records, emphasizing the importance of effective practice. But what does effective practicing actually look like? In my studio, I have my...
Read moreIs Perfect Pitch Actually Perfect
Have you ever met someone who is able to identify a note being played without having any context to the music? Absolute pitch, commonly known as perfect pitch, is often found amongst musicians. I personally like to refer to “perfect pitch” as...
Read moreMethods to Help Write Music
Have you ever wanted to write your own music but don’t know where to start? It might seem overwhelming at first, but here are some methods that have been helpful to me over the course of my music journey, which might be useful to you as well. 1...
Read moreChallenging Musical Norms
Music is not only an art form but a source of endless fascination. The eccentric composer John Cage, who passed away in 1992, left behind a body of work that continues to captivate enthusiasts and intellectuals alike. His compositions are far from...
Read moreBalancing Passion and Persistence
Music has inspired people since the beginning of humanity. It fills us with joy, sorrow, and every emotion in between. It is the reason we choose to learn an instrument. For many, playing music is the primary way we express ourselves. We learn a...
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