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Infopedia Our celebrated article
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Free
Tools Essential free tools for practicing,
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Products Innovative studio
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NEW: Webvertisement The single
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DIY Studio Awards
Why you should create them, what they're for, and how to present them.
The Practice Revolution

The ultimate guide to practicing. What works, what doesn't, what really happens in
the practice room - and how to fix it.
Coping with surprises
Learn how not to be thrown by those minor irritations in performance.
The Power of Projections
Motivate your students by giving them sneak peeks into their future.
Practice Hats
Polish your pieces with your own personal army of portable music teachers.
Science of Motivation
17 experiments you can try to find out what really fires up your students.
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Ultra Slow Challenge |
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Just when you thought your piece was secure, along comes a test so devilish it can reveal problems you never knew were there. Better to find out now than on stage... |
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Twice is Nice |
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Been practising in small sections, but want to get a feel for how a large section is likely to respond under pressure? Welcome to Twice is Nice. |
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Seven Stages of Misery |
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A tough practice game for tough sections - only for the bravest music students, but it can make a big difference to your piece. |
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The Ledger System |
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You can't have reliable pieces if your practice is slipshod. We show you how to assess how accurate your practice sessions really are. |
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Cheating Tic-Tac-Toe |
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It's not playing by the rules, but who needs rules when it can help your piece like this? Makes repeating the tough sections fun. |
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The Spot Method |
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Want to know exactly which bits of your piece need the most work? Don't let the mistakes hide from you - shine a light on them using the Spot Method |
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The Great Race |
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How can a pair of imaginary dice make your piece more reliable and tell you a thing or two about your confidence levels? Grab your music, it's time for The Great Race. |
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