Michelle MonetteSep 25, 20222 minWork Hard, Rest HardSeasoned musicians understand the value of hard work. We spend years in the practice room diligently refining our craft by drilling...
Michelle MonetteSep 14, 20222 minThere Is No "Key" to Unlocking MusicAdvertisements targeted toward aspiring musicians often try to entice potential customers with an impossible promise: “This is the one...
Michelle MonetteJul 13, 20221 minDancing With DifficultyEvery musician knows how challenging the art and craft of music can be. Learning and practicing something new will stretch you, often...
Michelle MonetteJun 22, 20222 minTradeoffsTradeoffs are an essential part of building a musical life. Being a musician requires a lot of time, focus, and effort, which means...
Michelle MonetteMay 22, 20221 minMystery is OverratedOver the years, I’ve often heard musicians explain their lack of desire to learn music in a deeper way as simply wanting to retain...
Michelle MonetteMay 11, 20222 minLess But BetterI have long said my interest in pursuing so many musical endeavors has been both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, I derive great...
Michelle MonetteMay 2, 20221 minWhat If?If you’re anything like me, you may have found yourself bogged down with a variety of questions I call “the shoulds.” For a musician,...