(“No Excuses”) November
After reading through survey feedback and countless conversations with students, I’m excited to present to you the theme for the month of November:
Practicing
Throughout the month I will share content, tips, and tools to improve your practice routine and environment so you can be the best musical version of yourself possible!
How long do I practice?
How many days per week?
What do I practice?
I practice, but I’m not seeing improvement! Ugh!
I have pain and tension during practice sessions.
I don’t have enough time!
I need to get organized and on a schedule, but I just don’t know how!
I’m bored!
I’m unmotivated!
If you’ve ever thought or said aloud any of the above, this month is for you!
Week 1: Setting Intentions
Being your own “hype (wo)man”, finding your “why”, and creating a productive practice space
Week 2: Planning & Preparation
Goal setting, managing your time, and creating a practice routine
Week 3: The Act of Practicing
Stretching, intentional practice, visualization, and gamified practice
Week 4: Accountability
Practice journaling, self-assessment, and other forms of accountability
Week 5: Tools of the Trade
Metronomes & drum machines, recordings, ear training, sight-reading, and composition
