Direct Learning
“The easiest way to learn directly is to simply spend a lot of time doing the thing you want to become good at.” - Scott Young One of our...
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Michelle Monette
- May 1
- 2 min
The Best Routine
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...
Michelle Monette
- Apr 23
- 2 min
Focus on Fundamentals
“Fundamentals will save your [butt] every day, and twice on Sundays.” Bob Reynolds With the proliferation of videos and online courses...
Michelle Monette
- Apr 2
- 2 min
A Broader Perspective on Practice
“Any significant change requires significant practice.” - Brad Stulberg All musicians know how important practicing is to our craft, but...
Michelle Monette
- Oct 30, 2022
- 2 min
Closing the Knowing-Doing Gap
Information is more abundant and easier to access than at any other time in history. Invaluable resources like websites, books, videos,...
Michelle Monette
- Jul 13, 2022
- 1 min
Dancing With Difficulty
Every musician knows how challenging the art and craft of music can be. Learning and practicing something new will stretch you, often...
Michelle Monette
- May 11, 2022
- 2 min
Less But Better
I 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 Monette
- May 2, 2022
- 1 min
What 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,...
Michelle Monette
- Apr 25, 2022
- 1 min
Hard Work Worth Doing
I recently finished rewatching the television series Parks and Recreation. In the final episode, Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler)...
Michelle Monette
- Sep 6, 2021
- 2 min
How to Build a Regular Practice Habit
If you want to get better at any musical endeavor, whether it's playing an instrument or singing, songwriting or music production, it is...
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