The Myth of Perfection
Debunking the myth of perfection in piano performance and suggestions for achieving healthy perfectionism when practising a performance.
On Practice versus Playing Through
I am republishing this relatively recent post (from March, 2017) because I think it is crucial to keep reminding ourselves that playing through a piece is a different activity from…
How to Manage Repetition in Practice
First published in June, 2017, this post addresses the issue of how many times we repeat a passage, and what should be going through our head as we do so.…
Enjoying Ultra-Slow Practice
First published on October 16, 2014, Enjoying Ultra-Slow Practice came about in response to students who were trying to run before they could walk. I needed to find a way…
The Three Little Pigs
First published in May, 2016, The Three Little Pigs reminds us of the importance of solid preparation as we learn our pieces, and is the second in this short summer…