Oct 24
Goal Setting in Practice
Are you the kind of person who always goes to the grocery store with a shopping list? Do you keep …
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Jan 06
Variety vs. Consistency in Vocalizing
Are you a singer who vocalizes on the same handful of exercises day after day, week after week, maybe even …
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Dec 02
Preparing the Whole Body for Practice
Do you begin your daily practice with any sort of physical warm-up? That is, do you perform any movements or …
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Sep 19
Scales
Scales. We all sing them. Some of us love them. Others of us, not so much. But there’s no denying …
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Jul 27
The Practice Journal
When I was seven years old, I started piano lessons. My teacher, Miss Enid Butler, was an older lady with …
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Jun 07
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall
“Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who’s the fairest one of all?” While her motive in asking the question was suspect, …
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May 14
Why We Don’t Practice
I will admit it. Practicing has not always been my favorite activity in the world. Given a totally free choice …
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May 07
Practice Space and Place
Several months ago, I worked with a new student for the first time. Although she was quite experienced and had …
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May 01
Welcome to the Practice Room
We’ve all heard the old joke, “How do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice!” And many of us …
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