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How to Practice Creatively – Listen To Your Body – Part 5 of 9
Many times we get so focused on the sound that we want and the desire to get to the point where we can
Performance Anxiety – Part 5 of 8 – Inner Dialogue & Musicality
Every human has feelings to a certain degree or another. Most of us understand the display of feeling in others, and so
Performance Anxiety – Part 4 of 8 – What’s Really at Stake?
The process of dealing with Performance Anxiety needs to contain some healthy doses of perspective and self-reflection. Ask yourself questions like: Why
How to Practice Creatively – Slow Practice – Part 4 of 9
Practice S-L-O-W-L-Y I can’t stress this enough. I even typed it slowly for emphasis. Most people who have studied some piano are aware of the
Performance Anxiety – Part 3 of 8 – Outlook
There's an inner battle we have with ourselves that can make even the most prepared person fall apart on stage. Having the
How to Practice Creatively – Play Expressively – Part 3 of 9
In Part 2 of How to Practice Creatively, I talked about Focused Practice sessions where you pinpoint the problem areas and work only
Performance Anxiety – Part 2 of 8 – Preparation
Having taught many students over the years, I’ve seen various levels of readiness to perform. I would say most students did what
How to Practice Creatively – Focused Practice – Part 2 of 9
In Part 1 of How to Practice Creatively, I spoke about blind repetition inducing a phenomenon in the brain called "masking," whereby
Where Do I Start? Choosing an Instrument
So you’ve decided to take the plunge into studying piano. Maybe it’s been a lifelong dream and now is the perfect time
Performance Anxiety – Part 1 of 8 – Love and Fear
Playing for your piano teacher at lessons. Playing in a formal recital. Playing at a nursing home. Playing for friends gathered around
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