Monthly Archives: January 2017

Skip Your Warmups

Posted on January 25, 2017 by David Motto

David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week: Skip Your Warmups Some Days Are a Challenge Though it’s a great idea to start your practice sessions with warmups, there are certain days when starting the practice process at all is a … Continue reading →

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Stop Learning Mistakes

Posted on January 18, 2017 by David Motto

David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week: Stop Learning Mistakes   Are You Learning Mistakes Every Day? Many musicians teach themselves mistakes at every practice session. They’re usually not even aware that these errors are happening. This habit of learning … Continue reading →

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Know the Best Ways to Count

Posted on January 10, 2017 by David Motto

David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week: Know the Best Ways to Count   One of the best pieces of advice music teachers give their students is to count all the time while they’re playing. Keeping the count allows musicians … Continue reading →

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Controlling Your Inner Voice

Posted on January 4, 2017 by David Motto

David Motto’s Practice Tip of the Week: Controlling Your Inner Voice   It’s important to use your inner voice very carefully when you practice and perform. (Did you just think to yourself, “WHAT inner voice?” If you did, THAT’S the … Continue reading →

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