The solution to a technical problem is always found in the direction of mental and physical ease…
This is so vital to your success at music making that it’s worth repeating…
The solution to a technical problem is always found in the direction of mental & physical ease.
Implications for Studying, Practicing, & Performing
Imagine you had a magic compass whose arrow always pointed in the direction of mental and physical ease. To use this compass all you need to do is pay attention to what’s happening in your brain and body and proceed as follows:
- When things feel easy or at least easier—both physically and mentally—you are going in the right direction!
- When things feel hard or harder—physically and mentally—you are going in the wrong direction!