Putting in thousands of hours honing our craft is essential for becoming the musicians and artists we aspire to be. Unfortunately, there...

When it comes to finding a music routine, there are a variety of options for us to choose from. Whether from books, articles, videos, or...

“Fundamentals will save your [butt] every day, and twice on Sundays.” Bob Reynolds With the proliferation of videos and online courses...

“Keep reminding yourself of the way things are connected, of their relatedness. All things are implicated in one another and in sympathy...

With the accessibility of the internet, it is easier than ever to know exactly what other musicians are doing, playing, and creating. We...

“Any significant change requires significant practice.” - Brad Stulberg All musicians know how important practicing is to our craft, but...

A large part of being a musician is having lofty goals and ambitions. We might want to be the best player possible on our chosen...

“It is impossible to learn that which one thinks one already knows.” - Epictetus “If knowledge is power, knowing what we don’t know is...

“It’s my failure to sound like my heroes that’s allowed me to sound like myself.” - John Mayer One of the most fulfilling parts of being...

“Music can’t be everything.” - James Blake, “Meet You In The Maze” When we feel called to pursue music in any way, shape, or form, it’s...

“The greatest obstacle to living is expectancy, which hangs upon tomorrow and loses today. You are arranging what is in Fortune's control...

In the world of music, a variety of factors will dictate how much, and how quickly, we improve. This can include what we focus on, the...

"It doesn't make sense to continue wanting something if you're not willing to do what it takes to get it. If you don't want to live the...

“Practice makes perfect” is a ubiquitous phrase in the world of music. Whether we hear it from our teachers, our musical heroes, or our...

One of the key characteristics of music is the wide variety of potential areas to focus on. There are multiple instruments to learn, many...

A substantial part of any musical journey is the quest for understanding. We recognize how beneficial music comprehension will be for us,...

“And when you say: ‘Give me also a share in these gifts which you have found so helpful,’ I reply that I am anxious to heap all these...

“Nothing comes from nowhere. Not success. Not inspiration. Not the muses. Not writer’s block. Everything is a lagging indicator. Of...

When constructing our musical lives and identities, we often draw inspiration from our favourite musicians. Whether we resonate with the...

Deliberate planning is essential to building our ideal musical life. We want to be clear about what we’re aiming for, and have a concrete...