Motivation & Mindset
Beating plateaus, calming nerves, and staying motivated.
13 articles
Why Performance Anxiety Lives in Your Nervous System
What Teaching Music Taught Our Teachers About People
The Spark: What First Drew Our Teachers to Music
Should You Switch Instruments, or Push Through? How a Multi-Instrumentalist Helps Students Decide
How to Break a Plateau in Music Lessons: A Practical Guide
How to Tell if Your Child Wants to Quit Music, or Just Hates Practice
How to Stay Motivated During Music Lessons (Even When It Gets Hard)
How to Overcome Stage Fright: Tips for Young Performers
You Are the Instrument: Why Singing for Someone Feels So Vulnerable, and How Voice Teachers Help
When the Voice You Hear Isn’t Quite Yours: Finding Your Own Sound
The Particular Vulnerability of Singing for Someone, and How the First Lessons Can Earn Your Trust
Singing Through Performance Anxiety: A Voice Teacher on Quieting the Inner Critic
