Alexander Technique, improvement, mind-body skills, practicing, skills, technique

Practicing… by peeling potatoes?!?

Last Saturday, I practiced. By peeling potatoes. Most musicians wouldn’t call that practicing… but ...

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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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Art of Freedom, discipline, improvement, practicing, skills, technique, Uncategorized

Does Your Technique Ever Fail Under Pressure?

Does your technique ever fail under pressure? If you’re like most musicians, you’ve had ...

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awareness, coaching, direction, discipline, life, presence, productivity, rushing, stress, The Musician's Advantage, time management, Uncategorized

Not enough time to practice?

The musicians I talk to never feel like they have enough time – even ...

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improvement, music teachers, practicing

Practicing more is NOT the solution to your performance problems

Got a problem with your performance? Common wisdom says: Got performance anxiety? Practice more! ...

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Alexander Technique, depression, facebook live videos, life purpose, practicing, primary instrument, success, suffering, violin, wellness

How I got to Carnegie Hall by NOT practicing (the usual way)!

This week, I’m doing a short series of LIVE videos on facebook / YouTube ...

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