Michelle MonetteMay 293 minDirect 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...
Michelle MonetteMay 12 minThe Best RoutineWhen 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 MonetteApr 232 minFocus on Fundamentals“Fundamentals will save your [butt] every day, and twice on Sundays.” Bob Reynolds With the proliferation of videos and online courses...
Michelle MonetteApr 22 minA Broader Perspective on Practice“Any significant change requires significant practice.” - Brad Stulberg All musicians know how important practicing is to our craft, but...
Michelle MonetteOct 30, 20222 minClosing the Knowing-Doing GapInformation is more abundant and easier to access than at any other time in history. Invaluable resources like websites, books, videos,...
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 MonetteMay 11, 20222 minLess But BetterI 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 MonetteMay 2, 20221 minWhat 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 MonetteApr 25, 20221 minHard Work Worth DoingI recently finished rewatching the television series Parks and Recreation. In the final episode, Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler)...
Michelle MonetteSep 6, 20212 minHow to Build a Regular Practice HabitIf you want to get better at any musical endeavor, whether it's playing an instrument or singing, songwriting or music production, it is...