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4 types of memory and how to improve them for performance

Preparing for recitals is difficult especially when they happen often. I push students to always work on their memory of some piece. I tend to think of memory as a muscle that has potential to falter, but if it’s trained properly, it’s unlikely...

“I played better at home!”

Oclef teamAug 16, 2016 Music Education Advocacy, Perform No Comments

“I played better at home!”

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“I played better at home!” I hear it at least once a day. For the most part, it’s true. But why does this happen? Nerves? One of the things that you learn quickly as a pianist is that not all instruments are the same. Unlike almost all...

Overcoming performance anxiety in music recitals

Oclef teamMay 15, 2016 Perform No Comments

Overcoming performance anxiety in music recitals

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This weekend we had our Spring Recital. Even though our studio performs monthly, we still have two major recitals a year where students play an extended program. The longer program makes preparation difficult. I normally take a seat front and center....

Addiction to Performing

Oclef teamMay 03, 2016 Perform No Comments

Addiction to Performing

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His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy” Eminem opens Lose Yourself with the image of someone battling ‘Fight or Flight’. I think this is a battle that we all face. Speeches, performances, interviews or sports are all events...