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
I see it with almost all of my students – from beginners to pros – it’s just too easy to overwork the thumb! Even experienced
Student Feature Jeremy: Beautiful Practice in A One of the milestone exercises I assign to almost all of my students over the course of
Check it out, one of the questions I get a lot is “How much time do I need to devote to practice?” Most folks expect
Practice with a Purpose! Related article: Why “Just keep playing is not working!” Are you a “weekend warrior” looking to up your game, but always
“C’mon Ari, how you say I should do this exercise for only three minutes – I haven’t even scratched the surface!” Well, actually, if you
We are getting all Shakespearean here but it is indeed that deep (ha!) of a question: To Fill or not to Fill? Whether ‘tis nobler
Called to solo and feel cold sweat coming on? Wrestling with a million thoughts in your mind and feeling like you have to now play
I got this question twice last week: Ari, what do you think of squeeze balls and grip devices and other gadgets to strengthen my fingers?