I believe my students when they tell me they are “passionate” about music (or teaching). I myself am acquainted with passion, which has shaped my experience in manifold ways. At […]
Does Motivation Matter? Further Thoughts on Choosing to Practice
I recently posted a fairly transparent account of my decision to practice for 365 consecutive days in 2017. Shortly thereafter, a thread on social media brought up the following counter-argument: […]
365 Days: My Practicing Odyssey of 2017
Last January, I committed to 365 consecutive days of practice. By announcing this fact, I am of course also confessing to an uncomfortable truth: I am a professional trumpet player, […]