PRACTICING

Practice Tips: Choose One

There are so many things flying at us at any given moment and we are used to juggling multiple things at once as we go through our day....

Irish Flute: Learning By Ear

So you love Irish music and want to get started learning tunes. If you already know how to read music, it's going to be incredibly...

App Alert: Pro Metronome

When it comes to metronome apps, I have two qualities I look for. It has to be loud enough to hear over a flute or concertina (bonus...

Best Practice Advice I Ever Received

When I first started studying music, I was young enough that I ignored much of the practice advice that my teachers gave me. I just...

Slowing Down

Do you want to play along with a piece, but can't quite keep up with the tempo? Or are you trying to learn a tune by ear and can't quite...

Rhythm Helper

Do you want to improve your rhythm? (Hint: the answer should always be YES!) Vic Firth has some great rhythm drills on their website. ...

Practice Tips - Improve More Quickly

Do you ever think you're working way too hard for very little musical gain? Maybe it's how you're practicing. Here are a few ideas to...

How to Practice Effectively: Video

Want to know how practicing makes you a better musician? Check out this TED video. #effectivepractice #musicpractice #musicvideo