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Practice Thoughts vs. Performance Thoughts: How to Think Your Way to Success

Practice Thoughts vs. Performance Thoughts: How...

Do you think differently during practice and performance? You should! To explain why, here’s a conversation I had with a student recently. Preparing for an upcoming performance, she told me, “It’s...

Practice Thoughts vs. Performance Thoughts: How...

Do you think differently during practice and performance? You should! To explain why, here’s a conversation I had with a student recently. Preparing for an upcoming performance, she told me, “It’s...

Why I Don't Make New Year's Resolutions

Why I Don't Make New Year's Resolutions

I think new year’s resolutions are kind of crap. I’m all for self-improvement and goal-setting, but tons of research has shown us that setting resolutions is a terrible way to...

Why I Don't Make New Year's Resolutions

I think new year’s resolutions are kind of crap. I’m all for self-improvement and goal-setting, but tons of research has shown us that setting resolutions is a terrible way to...

Musician's Self-Care: Five Things to Do When the Burnout Hits

Musician's Self-Care: Five Things to Do When th...

Even in a normal year, the final months can bring some burnout in all areas of life, and that includes music. If you’re feeling that burnout, it can be tempting...

Musician's Self-Care: Five Things to Do When th...

Even in a normal year, the final months can bring some burnout in all areas of life, and that includes music. If you’re feeling that burnout, it can be tempting...

Performing on Zoom: 7 Tips for a Smashing Success

Performing on Zoom: 7 Tips for a Smashing Success

In the era of Zoom, performances look a little different. Preparing for them is a little different too, but ultimately, performing online can be a rewarding way to connect with...

Performing on Zoom: 7 Tips for a Smashing Success

In the era of Zoom, performances look a little different. Preparing for them is a little different too, but ultimately, performing online can be a rewarding way to connect with...

An American Three Hours from Paris, or: The Story of Many Baguettes

An American Three Hours from Paris, or: The Sto...

Coucou! As I write this, I’m sitting in my new home for the next seven months: a lovely, many-windowed apartment at the heart of La Réole, France, where I arrived...

An American Three Hours from Paris, or: The Sto...

Coucou! As I write this, I’m sitting in my new home for the next seven months: a lovely, many-windowed apartment at the heart of La Réole, France, where I arrived...

Session 2 Q & A: Am I Ready for Session 2?

Session 2 Q & A: Am I Ready for Session 2?

What is a Fiddle School Session ? Each Fiddle School session consists of twelve month-long lessons (one year of material). Fiddle School Session 1: Texas Fiddle Foundations is perfect for the...

Session 2 Q & A: Am I Ready for Session 2?

What is a Fiddle School Session ? Each Fiddle School session consists of twelve month-long lessons (one year of material). Fiddle School Session 1: Texas Fiddle Foundations is perfect for the...