It's crucial to realize that failure is an essential part of any successful musical journey... Here are a few of those expectations... Expect to make mistakes... LOTS of mistakes. Nobody's perfect, no matter now good they are... and neither are you or me. Imperfection will always be an integral part of the learning process. Expect … Continue reading How to Study-Practice: Managing Your Expectations
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A Lesson for Us All
Let's cap off the series on Mindset & Attitude with an inspiring celebration of the human spirit... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MU2Y--nfFI learn more... A Meditation on Gratitude
Expertise
While there are a few notable exceptions, experts in a given field are not typically more "gifted" than non-experts. Contrary to popular belief, natural endowment is not typically the primary contributor to the acquisition of expertise. Let's take a closer look... Experts & Novices Let's begin by comparing the attitudes and behaviors that distinguish an … Continue reading Expertise
“Talent”, a Six-Letter Word
There's no doubt that people differ in levels of expertise and performance in various fields that most consider to be extremely difficult... ... music, art, sports, chess, calculus, quantum physics... to name but a few. And there is a widespread belief that there are a rare few individuals who "have it" and a vast majority … Continue reading “Talent”, a Six-Letter Word