top of page
Build a Musical Life - Blog
Search


Day By Day, Drip By Drip
"Well-being is realized by small steps, but is truly no small thing." - Zeno "Just because improvements aren't visible doesn't mean they...

Michelle Monette
Jul 31, 20232 min read


Make Time for Music
"It is not that we have a short space of time, but that we waste much of it. Life is long enough, and it has been given in sufficiently...

Michelle Monette
Jun 12, 20232 min read


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

Michelle Monette
May 8, 20233 min read


Work and Time
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...

Michelle Monette
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Focus on the Process, Not on the Prize
"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...

Michelle Monette
Feb 13, 20232 min read


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

Michelle Monette
Jan 2, 20232 min read
bottom of page