Michelle Monette3 days ago3 minThe Role of Productivity in a Musical LifeA large part of being a musician is having lofty goals and ambitions. We might want to be the best player possible on our chosen...
Michelle MonetteDec 27, 20222 minReflect and RedirectDeliberate planning is essential to building our ideal musical life. We want to be clear about what we’re aiming for, and have a concrete...
Michelle MonetteDec 11, 20222 minWe Are All Built to Make MusicMusic is a widely appreciated artform, and an important feature in many of our daily lives. It can connect people to themselves and...
Michelle MonetteOct 17, 20222 minDo You Know Your "Why"?Throughout my years of teaching music, I often felt an expectation from some of my students: That I should convince them of why they...
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...
