When I was a grad student, I spent a lot of time slouching. Over my notebook at school and in front of computers at both of my part-time jobs. Slumping at my steering wheel in between, I fantasized ...

As a teacher and a parent, I've had to remind (nag?) many young musicians about the need to practice. And I continue to advise other teachers and parents on strategies to encourage more of it. So I'm ...

Finding time to practice when you’re juggling work, family and friends can be a real headache. Yet staying in shape has never been more crucial, especially with the hectic pace of life. The good news ...

All musicians have a different approach to becoming their very best, but whatever your practice, it will inevitably include some version of running scales. There is a great deal of tedium in being ...