PRACTICING

Dec 9, 20192 min read

Practice Tips: Choose One

There are so many things flying at us at any given moment and we are used to juggling multiple things at once as we go through our day....

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Oct 3, 20183 min read

Irish Flute: Learning By Ear

So you love Irish music and want to get started learning tunes. If you already know how to read music, it's going to be incredibly...

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Sep 18, 20183 min read

App Alert: Pro Metronome

When it comes to metronome apps, I have two qualities I look for. It has to be loud enough to hear over a flute or concertina (bonus...

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Oct 3, 20172 min read

Best Practice Advice I Ever Received

When I first started studying music, I was young enough that I ignored much of the practice advice that my teachers gave me. I just...

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Sep 1, 20171 min read

Slowing Down

Do you want to play along with a piece, but can't quite keep up with the tempo? Or are you trying to learn a tune by ear and can't quite...

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Aug 17, 20171 min read

Rhythm Helper

Do you want to improve your rhythm? (Hint: the answer should always be YES!) Vic Firth has some great rhythm drills on their website. ...

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Jun 15, 20172 min read

Practice Tips - Improve More Quickly

Do you ever think you're working way too hard for very little musical gain? Maybe it's how you're practicing. Here are a few ideas to...

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May 11, 20171 min read

How to Practice Effectively: Video

Want to know how practicing makes you a better musician? Check out this TED video. #effectivepractice #musicpractice #musicvideo

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