How to practice music - Page 2

How to get unstuck and realize your musical potential

So first, let’s clear this up. If you want to play music you can. And you can do it well. Like, really well! Talent is not a thing. In fact, I’ve never met a student who wasn’t able to play music well.

Practice Does Not Make Perfect

Most music students don't realize that they can actually become a worse if they practice incorrectly. Learn to practice the right way.

Music Isn't English, After All

Musicians hotly debate whether music came from language, or language comes from music. The answer might surprise you.

Auditions for Music Schools and Conservatories

Auditions are more than practice. It's also about cultivating relationships with teachers you want to study with.

Patience in Practice: Using the week as the practice unit

Patience is key to effective music study. Learn how being patient will help you learn more music, quicker, with less effort.

The Importance of Learning Musical Skills

Learning musical skills rather than individual music pieces will greatly serve you in your musical career.

How are motor habits formed, and why should I care?

Learn about the importance of motor habits, how they are formed, and how they are used by musicians.

Why practicing with tension makes you worse.

Learn why controlling tension is so important when learning music, and why practicing with tension can make you worse.