Author Archives: David Motto

Why Visualization is So Powerful

At first, it seemed like science fiction. Turns out, it’s actual science. Researchers took brain scans of people as they engaged in an activity. Then, they took scans of these same people merely visualizing doing the same activity using mental … Continue reading

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Creating Success with Visualizations

My last blog post was 10 Secrets and Shortcuts to Improve Your Skills. Number 7 on that list was to “Visualize Success.” For this post and the next few posts I’m going deeper into the visualization process. I want to … Continue reading

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10 Secrets and Shortcuts to Improve Your Skills

What’s your answer when someone asks you, “How can I get better as a musician?” I hope you don’t say, “Spend more time practicing.” Most people don’t know how to practice. So, if they spend more time practicing, it won’t … Continue reading

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10 Rules Top Musicians Swear By

Musicians are always looking for constant improvement in their skills and in their performances. This is no different than what athletes go through. You’ve got to dedicate yourself to some sort of daily workout, keep your eyes on the long-term … Continue reading

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