It's that time of year again! Here is a helpful article posted recently on NPR.org about practice habits. Why do I keep posting things about practice? Because the science of practicing music also applies to problem solving across the subjects!

Here you go! Happy reading!

http://www.npr.org/sections/deceptivecadence/2013/09/03/216906386/10-easy-ways-to-optimize-your-music-practice

Here is a link to a youtube video about what effects playing a musical instrument has on the brain:

https://youtu.be/R0JKCYZ8hng

Earlier this year I found a great article posted on NPR's website and wanted to share some strategies with you to help with how to practice your instrument. Here is the link: http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2012/06/18/155282684/getting-kids-to-practice-music-without-tears-or-tantrums?utm_term=music&utm_content=bufferddac4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer