Practice
The Warm-Up Task That Gets Your Attention into the Room
A warm-up task for focused practice helps you settle in, notice what needs attention and begin without letting the…
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Explore articles on practice, learning, feedback, motivation and planning. Each piece takes one decision or question and gives it room to breathe.
Planning
A Practice Log or a Voice Memo? Choose the Record You’ll Revisit
A practice log or voice memo can capture useful session notes in different ways; choose the format that makes your…
Learning
A Short History of Rehearsal, from Ancient Drama to Modern Performance
The history of rehearsal, from ancient Greek drama to modern performance, explains how performers use shared practice…
Feedback
The More Repetitions, the Better Myth
The more repetitions, the better myth can stall your progress. Learn to change one practice condition at a time and…
Motivation
A First Practice Session in a Shared Room
A first practice session in a shared room can fit around other people: choose a task, protect your space and pack away…