• Quick Fix Friday: “Trendy” Practicing

    Happy Friday! (and an extra happy Friday to everyone who is off for holidays the rest of the year!) Today’s Quick Fix is something that will help you maximize your practice routine and improve efficiency. I’ve noticed a lot of students have developed the habit of spending an inordinate amount of time “correcting” what I call one-off mistakes. These can be anything from a random missed note, squeak, rhythmic error, or anything else you’ve never missed before. While it’s important to review anything you are uncertain about during your practice session, don’t neglect to spend time on repeat issues. The quick fix? Practice according to trends. What this means: Take…