Michelle MonetteDec 11, 20234 minAim for Excellence Rather Than Perfection“Perfectionism is a cudgel and a way to hide...Perfectionism is a way to berate others for not meeting imaginary standards. Or berating...
Michelle MonetteNov 27, 20233 minPutting Procrastination in PerspectiveAs musicians, one of the most insidious obstacles we face to working on music is procrastination: the irresistible desire to do anything...
Michelle MonetteJul 10, 20234 minHow to Fine-Tune FeedbackOne of the most valuable tools we have for our musical and creative development is feedback—whether received from other people, or...
Michelle MonetteJul 3, 20233 minWhere to Find FeedbackA substantial part of building a musical life is always moving forward and growing as artists and musicians. One of the most important...