Effective practice isn't just in the fingers.
It's in the mind too.

Explore the 500+ articles below, with topics ranging from how many hours a day you should practice, to the best and worst memorization strategies, to whether a nap or coffee is better for learning.

  • All Topics
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Conversations
  • Courage
  • Focus
  • Practice
  • Resilience
  • Tools
All Topics
  • All Topics
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Conversations
  • Courage
  • Focus
  • Practice
  • Resilience
  • Tools
The problem with time and repetition-based practice goals (and what to do instead) Practice

The Problem With Time and Repetition-Based Practice Goals (And What to Do Instead)

Read More →
Is It Helpful or Harmful to Perform a Piece Before It's AnxietyConfidence

When is the Optimal Time to Start Doing Performance Practice?

Read More →
Confidence

What Is More Effective for Learning – Praise or Criticism?

Read More →
AnxietyConfidence

Is It Possible to Increase Your “Immunity” to Nerves?

Read More →
Wish You Were a Better Memorizer? Why a Little Bit of Score Study Might Be the Missing Ingredient. Practice

Wish You Could Memorize Better? Why a Little Bit of “Verbalization” Might Be the Missing Ingredient

Read More →
AnxietyConfidence

David Juncos & Elvire de Paiva e Pona: On ACT and a New Approach to Overcoming Performance Anxiety

Read More →
Practice

Optimizing Practice: 2 Things That the Best Performers Do & 1 Thing That the Best “Improvers” Do

Read More →
Practice

Why Ear Training Might Matter More Than You Think

Read More →