We’re all busy people, and busy schedules can get in the way of practice. Sometimes it’s not even busyness; the days just slip by and we don’t even look at our instruments. If a whole week (or more!) has gone...

by STEVEN BOWEN I've written before about the differences between playing your instrument and practicing your instrument. I find that, when I'm playing, all I need is my piano. But when I'm practicing, I almost always have the same...

by MICHAEL ARAGONES   "I don’t feel motivated to practice…"   The way everyone thinks about motivation can be counterproductive sometimes, particularly when it comes to music. Common thinking says we need motivation to just get started. Some folks won't...