Labyrinth Music Blog

Meditations on Learning and Loving Music

How to fight the post-performance blues

How to fight the post-performance blues

Part of getting ready for a performance is preparing for how you’ll feel after it’s over. Almost every performer gets some type of emotional whiplash after performing. Fortunately, it’s something you can prepare for and manage!

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Don't let other people determine your limits

Don't let other people determine your limits

Are some people too un-talented to make music? No! No matter what you’ve been told, you don’t lack the capacity to learn to sing or play an instrument. Yet so many of us believe we are incapable of becoming musicians...

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The importance of doing a bad job

The importance of doing a bad job

Almost no one likes being a beginner. It’s especially embarrassing if you’re at all perfectionistic. When you can’t seem to get started, make the process the goal. (Featuring a peek into my writing method.)

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The Musician’s Two Modes

The Musician’s Two Modes

There are two mental modes every musician can use: Learning Mode, and Expression Mode. The best musicians can easily access either mode and use both modes equally to learn music effectively and perform joyfully. How can you be like them?

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Do I HAVE to practice?

Do I HAVE to practice?

I have a short answer to this frequently-asked question, and a medium-length answer, and a long answer. Find out what good practicing looks and feels like, and how it helps you make progress.

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