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Why Your Practice Isn’t Working: Tempo
This week, we’re continuing our series “Why Your Practice Isn’t Working” by diving into one of the most important—and most commonly overlooked—elements of musical practice: tempo . Tempo affects every musician, regardless of instrument, style, or level of experience. Yet it’s often something we assume we already have under control. In this article, we’ll explore why tempo matters so much, how it connects directly to groove, and—most importantly—how you can work on improving
Alistair Smith
4 min read
Why Your Practice Isn't Working (and How to Fix it)
We've all been there. You sit down at your instrument, eager to practice, only to find yourself staring blankly at your music stand, unsure of where to start. Or maybe you've had the opposite experience—feeling overwhelmed by all the different aspects of your playing that you want to improve, and not knowing where to begin. Sound familiar? Don't worry, you're not alone. Over the next few weeks, we’ll dive into four key strategies that can help you supercharge your practice se
Alistair Smith
3 min read
New Year, New Me?
The beginning of a new year is a great time to review the year that has passed and make a plan for the year to come. Many people set big goals, decide to start new habits and break bad ones. However, according to one study, 64% of people have quit their resolutions by February. Some fitness based apps have even refined the information down to a specific day, the second Friday of January, referring to it as “quitters day”. If setting goals leads to many people quitting or giv
Alistair Smith
4 min read
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