How do you find your motivation? What keeps you coming back to the practice room, or for that matter back to the gym or class or work? What gets you out of bed in the morning? Why do you keep doing anything?
Theme of the Week: Motivation
Tag: HowTo
Practicing Tricks and Treats
By rights I should be posting my philosophical musings on practicing first, but I’m not. Instead, in the spirit (get it??) of the season, here are some of my favorite practicing tricks and treats! Your Toolbox I believe that, in order to practice most effectively […]
How to Practice
This week, for Music Monday, let’s learn how to practice! I’ve commissioned Mr. Butters to help demonstrate; he’s a great meowdel!
Rehearsal Etiquette, Part 3
Part 1 was on your personal rehearsal etiquette, Part 2 was on your sectional rehearsal etiquette, so naturally Part 3 is about your orchestral rehearsal etiquette. And if this organization system doesn’t make sense, too bad. This is my party.
Rehearsal Etiquette, Part 2
This is a continuation from Part 1, which looked at personal etiquette. Part 2 examines sectional rehearsal etiquette, or how you should behave in regards to the rest of your section. Hey so you know when you’re in rehearsal and your principal turns to you […]
Rehearsal Etiquette, Part 1
So now that you’re a professional musician, it’s time to go to your first professional rehearsal! Professional orchestral musicians have some fun rehearsal etiquette rules that you should probably definitely know and follow if you want to be successful and be asked back to play […]
How to be a Professional Musician
Have you ever thought about being a professional musician? Do you think you have what it takes? Follow my 15 easy steps and you can slide down the slippery slope just like me in no time!