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Category Archives: Ten Minute Virtuoso
Question Your Brain
Our brains control everything about our lives: how we perceive the world, what actions we’re willing to take, our dreams and desires, how we react to everything around us, and so much more. What if our brains aren’t designed to … Continue reading
Posted in Achievement, Achieving Goals, How to Focus, How to Practice, Learning Tips, Memorization, Motivation, Muscle Memory, Performance Optimization, Performance Preparation, Performance Tips, Positive Thinking, Presentations, Public Speaking, Skill Acquisition, Success, Ten Minute Virtuoso
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Ten Minute Virtuoso Tip: Take a Single Step Today
Goals, to-do lists, business plans, projects, dreams and desires. It can all seem overwhelming, getting what you truly want in life. Here’s a Ten Minute Virtuoso tip: Give yourself permission to take just one step toward your goal today. That’s … Continue reading
Half Year Goals 2017
Goals for the Second Half of the Year Today is July 1. Half of the year is gone. How did the first half of the year go for you? Hopefully, at the beginning of the year, you set annual goals, … Continue reading
How to Use Short Bursts of Time
David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week:How to Use Short Bursts of Time Our Busy Lives Many musicians feel that they won’t accomplish their goals without spending extraordinary amounts of uninterrupted practice time. But, let’s look at reality for most … Continue reading
Two Scientific Reasons Why You Should Rethink Your Use of Practice Time
Two Scientific Reasons Why You Should Rethink Your Use of Practice Time How Do You Think About Practice Time? Like most other musicians, I spent most of my life thinking that how much practicing I did directly impacted how much … Continue reading
Ten Minutes a Day Really Works
Though many musicians, performing artists, and other creatives like the idea of being obsessed with their goals and spending hours at a time on their creations, the truth is that few people have a lot of time each day to … Continue reading
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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 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
