Practicing Hacks
What Does “Comping” Mean?
“Hey, bass player, can you comp for me?” Don’t let that word stump you. It simply means accompanying another musician so they can play something
Ari
December 1, 2022
“Hey, bass player, can you comp for me?” Don’t let that word stump you. It simply means accompanying another musician so they can play something
💡Chunking = reducing the complexity of a problem by breaking it into smaller bits and then grouping those bits into chunks. It will help you
Motivation for Practicing – Is this You? Hi Ari, I still love my bass and playing it, it just isn’t as much a priority for
When Performing doesn’t go as practiced… There is a reason. And a remedy! We likely have all been there… aced the tune in the practice
Ari, I am cheating! I am often amazed at what my students think constitutes “cheating” and hence dutifully try to avoid. Let’s clear up some
My Five Favorite Practicing Tools Practice Time! If you have been wanting to upgrade your practice sessions, here are five simple tools that will boost
Helping Your Kids Practice using Tiny Habits How to get little Mozart (or mini Jimi) practicing without nagging, agonizing, or guilt-tripping. Talent is overrated: explore
Tiny Habits for Practicing Musicians Celebrating the good notes: Bring the joy back to learning music and make practicing your instrument a favorite part of
One of our course participants just asked me this question. Here is my answer: Neither!! First let me say this loud and clear: Never “go
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