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Astrid Schween: On Cultivating Routines, Curiosity, and 800 Different Spiccatos

How NOT to Support a Student Who Is Struggling

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How Not to Support a Student Who Is Struggling (and What To Do Instead)

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Want Your Students to Be More Engaged, Take More Risks, and Get Better Grades? Here’s Why Your Mindset Matters.

Specific Times When SMART Goals Can Be Counterproductive (and What Strategy to Use Instead)

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Specific Times When SMART Goals Can Be Counterproductive (and What Strategy to Use Instead)

Kris Chesky: On hearing health, earplugs, and how the best strategy for protecting young musicians’ ears might help them become better musicians too

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Kris Chesky: On Hearing Health, Earplugs, and How the Best Strategy for Protecting Young Musicians’ Ears Might Help Them Become Better Musicians Too

Does a Musician’s Physical Movements and Gestures Affect How Musical We Think They Are?

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Do a Musician’s Physical Movements and Gestures Affect How Musical We Think They Are?

How to Cultivate Better Rhythm and Avoid Clipping Notes (and Rests) Short

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How to Develop Better Internal Rhythm and Avoid Clipping Notes (and Rests) Short

For Better Rhythm and Timing, Count With Your Body Too, Not Just Your Mind

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For Better Rhythm and Timing, Count With Your Body Too, Not Just Your Mind