What if practice doesn’t always need to feel productive? Reflections on 95 days of piano practice, consistency, frustration, and finding joy.
Beyond the Notes: The Value of Showing Up
Tag: Inspiration
The Power of 10 Minutes a Day: Transformative Productivity
Are you looking for a practical approach to setting good habits and achieving your goals? Then, let me introduce you to the one simple hack that has made a massive difference for me. This tiny trick has helped me tackle larger tasks with less stress and a more satisfying sense of accomplishment than anything I've [...]
Why You Should Embrace Being Bad at Something
Being bad at any endeavor has become a taboo topic in our social media-obsessed world. We only post our highlights, best angles, and most triumphant moments. And thanks to the vast reach of social media, there is plenty of extreme talent across all possible realms. In contrast, you won't often see reels of failed attempts [...]
How to Stay Motivated to Play Piano: Practice Tips
Are you struggling to stay motivated to practice piano? Recharge your enthusiasm by checking out these tips!
7 Ways to Enjoy the Journey of Life: Simple Tips
Are you longing for more joy and happiness in life? Try one of these 7 tips to learn how to enjoy the journey of life!
Why Routines Are Better Than Resolutions
It's that time of year again when everyone is making New Year's resolutions. They promise themselves that THIS will be the year they finally get in shape, learn a new skill, or save more money. But statistics show that only 8% of people actually stick to their resolutions. Why is it so hard to make [...]
Secrets to Setting Yourself Up for Success in 2023 and Beyond
As 2022 closes out, it brings a time for reflection on all you learned and achieved. It's a time to celebrate all your hard work and the positive impact you had on those around you! And it's also the best time to start looking ahead and planning out your successful year. But what is success? [...]
How to Tell When You’re Overwhelmed
You're here because the thought that you're overwhelmed has crossed your mind. You feel the overwhelm slowly creeping in but somehow can't acknowledge what's truly going on. Between all that you've got going on at work and home, it's not surprising that you have questions. No one ever sets out to intentionally overextend themselves. And [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your Kids to Practice Piano
You've signed your kids up for piano lessons. Everything was going smoothly in the beginning. Your kids were excited about starting, and getting your kids to practice piano was effortless. But something shifted. Suddenly you find yourself begging, bargaining, and pleading to get them to practice. Or yelling. And maybe the yelling is as mutual [...]
5 Simple Reasons You Should be Calling Yourself a Pianist
"At what point do you get to be called a pianist?" I recently stumbled across this hotly debated topic in a Facebook group for adults learning to play the piano. And the feedback by fellow adult learners were more than a little shocking. Responses ranged from anyone who can find middle C to only those [...]