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Monthly Archives: May 2017
Practice Every Day No Matter What
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the WeekPractice Every Day – No Matter What! Most musicians intuitively understand that practicing every day is the best way to improve. And, we’ve heard the cute reminders such as, “You don’t have to practice … Continue reading
Pursue Your Passion
What could you do today for 7 – 10 minutes to move you toward something you’ve always wanted to do? These short bursts of highly focused energy are the very essence of my Ten Minute Virtuoso method for building success. … Continue reading
Quick Performance Tip – Count In Every Song
Count in every song. Don’t just start playing and expect everyone else in the band to know where Beat One is. Too dangerous!
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Four Ways to Have Fun When You Practice
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week:4 Ways to Have Fun When You Practice It Can’t All Be Work! Practicing music can be a lot of hard work. Mastering the technical demands of your instrument, learning challenging music, and having … Continue reading
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Quick Performance Tip – Keep Your Game Face On
While you’re on stage, keep your game face on and keep going . . . no matter what! Never let the audience know that something is wrong.
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How to Deal with Frustration
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week:How to Deal with Frustration Frustration is Bound to Happen It goes without saying that when you practice music, you are trying to play things that you don’t currently know how to play. Practicing … Continue reading
Quick Rehearsal Tip – Know Who is Giving Cues
Decide as a group who’s giving cues where they’re needed in different songs. Make your communication clear inside your group! Clear cues, and knowing where they’re coming from, will make everyone feel more confident on stage.
Quick Performance Tip – Take the Stage
Take the stage. Be noticeable and feel that you are worthy of being noticed. Make it obvious that you have arrived and that something important is about to happen.
Quick Practice Tip – Micro-goals
Have micro-goals for every practice session. Plan what you can realistically accomplish TODAY. This makes your daily work a lot more worthwhile and fun!
Quick Practice Tip – Find Identical Song Sections
Find sections of songs that are exactly the same. You only have to learn each section once! Put them together in order later. This is not only a big time saver but also makes sure that you master each section … Continue reading
