There are so many different opinions when it comes to practice time. If I practice more, I should get better…right? Wrong! This entire myth of spending thousands of hours will get you to become efficient at your instrument is just not true…well, not entirely true. Let me explain. While, of course, spending more time practicing a day and keeping a consistent schedule to practice everyday is important, it is only half of the equation to get better at your instrument. Pract

Are you taking music lessons and wondered why you might not be progressing as fast as you would like? Well, most of the time, it is because of the lack of practice. What if you are practicing everyday, and you are still not progressing? This is caused by how you practice! “Practicing with intent” is my motto when I first describe practicing to my students. Practicing with intent means you are practicing what is assigned to you with a purpose. Whether it is paying attenti