If you’ve been around me for a while, you know that I love books about efficiency and habits. I’m endlessly fascinated by how small choices can make life easier, especially […]
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Have you been practicing regularly but still feel like you’re not improving? It’s a common and frustrating experience for every musician. Progress doesn’t always move in a straight line, and […]
“I played it better at home!!!” I can’t count the number of times I’ve either thought or said those words, and it’s something I hear from my students frequently as […]
Have you ever picked up your violin (or any other instrument), started practicing, and realized—you’re just not feeling it? It happened to me not long ago while I was preparing […]
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about how kids approach the world with a sense of wonder and pure fun. How often do you see a child just playing, exploring, […]
As a fiddler, one of the most common questions I get asked is: “How can I play faster?” Speed can be a challenge for many fiddle players, whether you’re a […]
As a member of several fiddle and violin forums, I recently came across an intriguing poll. The question was whether you would prefer to practice 30 minutes every day for […]
As musicians, we often find ourselves caught between the exhilarating rush of speed and the serene precision of a slower tempo. Delve into the art of finding balance, honing our skills, and embracing the unique charms of both fast and slow practice.
This past week, one of my adult students, who has been playing fiddle for a few years now, told me that she feels frustrated because whenever she tries to go […]
Do you ever feel like just not being bothered getting your fiddle out? Trust me, we have all been there! Recently I was talking to one of my classes about […]