I’m not big on teasing the possibility of feel good moments by suggesting how things from the learning science
The Long Arc of Performance Development and Contextual Interference
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The Lesson Letdown: 3 Ways You’re Deluding Yourself In The Practice Room
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Don’t Prepare for the Super Bowl by Losing the Next Game. What Students Can Learn From the NFL.
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The Performer Paradox – Why You Never Sound Like Them and What to do About It
We all know what it is like to work on a piece of music for a long period of time. Sometimes we get it right,
The Trouble with Tremolos
Welcome to my inaugural blog post. Since the Guitar Foundation of America is in town for their national
What is Really Behind the Curtain?
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The Magic of Etudes and How They’ll Help Get You Into College
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