…F.M. Alexander … was a Shakespearean actor on the verge of having a very successful career … when he started becoming hoarse and losing his voice half-way through his programs…
Read More…I recently attended a symposium (at which the) presenter,…identified five standard tools of performance psychology and three new techniques for enhanced performance.
Read MoreFor the past couple of weeks I've been practicing a lot in preparation for accompanying Christine Staples for her recital …
Read More…I've been practicing a lot in preparation for a recital. Some of the songs present technical challenges…
Read MoreIn the late 1990’s I kept a practice journal. It was a very helpful tool to keep me from being hijacked by my ego. I designed it with 6 sections that kept me aware of…
Read MoreOver the past few months of practicing and teaching I’ve found a couple of simple ways to avoid endgaining while practicing.
Read MoreI’ve been experimenting with a very simple way of staying present while practicing.
Read MoreIn some practice sessions there is a point where we find ourselves trying too hard or feeling anxious or doubtful.
Read MoreYesterday … I was reminded of the importance of mistakes in the process of Deep Practice…
Read MoreWith our busy lives sometimes it seems too hard to practice consistently.
Read MoreAnother way the ego can take over is by telling us all the things we need to do before we even begin to make a sound.
Read MoreWhen the ego hi-jacks our practice it takes all the fun out of the experience.
Read MoreTension causes a lot of problems when we are working on new skills. Here are some suggestions for feedback methods…
Read MoreOnce we know what sound, feel or skill we desire, we need to be able to hear, see, or feel what we are doing.
Read MoreIn The Talent Code Daniel, Coyle tells the story of a young girl practicing a song she likes on the clarinet.
Read MoreAs long as I’ve been singing and teaching I’ve struggled off and on with the issue of practice.
Read MoreSince reading The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle, I have been incorporating this fabulous information into my own practice and teaching my students about the importance of “deep practice”.
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