Fall Favorites: 5 Inspiring Posts for Musicians
1. Hilary Hahn Commits to Practicing for 100 Days in a Row—with Unexpected Results
I took on the #100DaysofPractice challenge after seeing Hilary Hahn's inspirational posts, and I especially resonate with her following statement:
“It’s really hard to practice by yourself in a room every day on the same piece and know if you’re making progress or know if the process is working,” Hahn says. “Doing the project kind of created the bond for me where I realized that everyone is thinking about the same things and working toward these things and people do feel isolated at times.”
2. Lessons by Marcel Moyse: The Private Lesson Journals of September Payne, D.M.A
Dr. Payne shares insights into her lessons with Marcel Moyse, including wonderful quotes from lessons on De La Sonorite, Andersen etudes, and more!
"The goal of this article is to illuminate more of his precious teaching and to offer a unique glimpse into the intimate master class setting of lessons that were held at the home of Marcel Moyse in Brattleboro, Vermont."
3. 9 Things Singers Need to Know About Their Bodies - Total Vocal Freedom
Clear, useful advice that applies directly to flutists, too!
"Allow the head to move subtly up off the spine which lets the vocal mechanism hang freely and the breathing and support muscles of the torso work effortlessly."
4.#FluteFridays: Breathing and Warmups by Mary Hales
Wonderful advice for the crucial components of warming up before your instrument is out of the case!
"...there’s a mindfulness aspect to the way I do my breathing exercises that really helps me get into the zone to practice."
5. Totally bored of playing long tones? Not working out for you? Here’s 15 things to consider tweaking first by Dr. Jessica M. Quiñones
Approaching tone study with mindfulness and a curious attitude, with 15 specific self-observation questions for problem-solving.
"...a physical check-in to see how you are using your body when playing."
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