How to Play Music You Hate

I don’t like starting a blog post with such a negative title, but I might as well admit it; sometimes we have to play music we just don’t like. You can probably instantly bring to mind that one piece of music you really can’t stand. Maybe it’s a piece you have to play in orchestra or one your teacher has asked you to learn. You have to play it, and so you sigh, maybe grit your teeth a little, and prepare to endure – oops, I mean, practice – it.

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Monday Challenge: The Sticky Note Practice Plan

Practice journals and notebooks are great, but only if you actually use them. Sometimes a simpler system can be just as powerful, or maybe even more powerful if it’s one you will actually use. Try writing everything you will practice tomorrow on one sticky note and put it on your music stand. Complete the challenge by telling us if the sticky note made you feel more organized or more in control or not.

Terrific Tip: Accidental Workout

No, this isn't a workout you do by accident. It's a workout for your pedals or levers. Give it a try today!

Weekend Warmup: Thumb Plus One

See how well your thumb plays with others in this wacky weekend warm-up.

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