“How do you get to Carnegie Hall?” “Practice, practice, practice!” You’ve heard that one, right? Well, it’s a truism that we shouldn’t forget as musicians. If you want to improve on your instrument, practicing is 90% of the process. (We’ll get into the other 10% later) So here are 10 … Continue reading
It goes without saying that practicing is the most important aspect of studying music. But in order for your practicing to be most effective, you need to plan out practice sessions, set goals for yourself and work through technical issues in an organized manner. Keeping a music practice log is … Continue reading
Maybe you think that vocalizing is the most boring part of your voice lessons. There’s no fun melody or moving words. It’s just a series of scales that go on forever. But your teacher insists that you do these exercises at the beginning of each lesson and in your own … Continue reading
Practicing is both an art and a science. Every student of piano performance must remember that their achievement on the instrument will be the direct result of the amount of time and the quality of their practicing. The art and science of practicing is not just time spent at the … Continue reading
So how can you be a successful music student? To really get the most out of your music lessons it takes more than just showing up, practicing and learning your music. Use these tips to help you grow as a musician and an artist. Record your lessons With today’s technology, … Continue reading
Full Title: The Musician’s Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance and Wellness Author: Gerald Klickstein Released: 2009 Summary: This is a comprehensive guide for all practicing and professional musicians. In this complete treatise, the author gives detailed instruction on not only how to develop into a technically facile musician but … Continue reading
