Alexander Technique, Art of Freedom, coaching, practicing

Some real practicing and advice: Bach Fugue, Rachmaninov, Kreisler (with videos!)

People have been telling me that watching my violin practice sessions and hearing me ...

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improvement, instruments, mind-body connection, mind-body skills, practicing, primary instrument, productivity

The secret to practicing more with LESS EFFORT

In today’s live video, I shared the secret to practicing more with less effort, ...

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anxiety, auditions, career, concentration, improvement, inspiration, musicians, performance, technique

Do you have it backwards when it comes to prepping for an audition?

Prepping for an audition or performance, or even playing for an esteemed teacher or ...

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Art of Freedom, career advice, concentration, direction, education, focus, improvement, music teachers, practicing, self-control, success, thinking, Uncategorized

Without THIS… you’ll never achieve effortless mastery and fulfill your artistic potential.

Do you ever feel like something essential is missing from your technique, but you ...

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Alexander Technique, burnout, discipline, improvement, inspiration, motivation, practicing, strings, technique, Uncategorized, violin

The Art of Practicing: Mindset, Imagination, Craft and Colors

Practicing becomes ART when you merge purpose with craft, mindful observation, intelligence, ease, and ...

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Alexander Technique, challenge, concentration, focus, improvement, practicing, sound, wellness

Attn. Musicians: FOCUS on THIS when you play!

We all know that we play better when we’re focused, and concentration is a ...

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