3 ways to get unstuck in the practice room!
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β We're diving deep into the world of PRACTICE this week! π» In preparation for the Practice Design Seminar starting on Jan 22, we're gearing up to share a series of 5 insightful emails this week, all about the art of practicing. If you'd rather not receive these, click here to be taken off this series! Flashback to 1998. I'm in a practice room at USC, staring at a list of audition excerpts for the Santa Barbara Symphony. Instead of having a plan, I was lost (where do I even start?), suffering from imposter syndrome (who am I kidding?), and contemplating this path in music with a mix of fear and confusion that had me wondering if I'd accidentally stumbled into the wrong career. This memory sounds similar to one of the participants in last week's goal-setting workshop (missed it? watch the replay here) who was so overwhelmed by everything on her list that she was paralyzed! At a time of year when we're looking at our goals, we're often scratching our heads/pounding our heads against the wall at a) how to begin, but more importantly, b) how to have a strategy that keeps us moving beyond the initial burst of motivation we get when starting something new. β 3 ways to get unstuck If you're in a practice room pickle, here are 3 keys to breaking free from the slump:
β Are you struggling to find the practice strategy that works for you? Overwhelmed by repertoire? Want a solid plan and confidence? You're not alone! Questions like procrastination, "enough" practice, structure, and mindset are common. We get questions all the time, like: How do youβ¦
β What's your biggest hurdle? Does any/ all of the above resonate with you? If so... The Practice Design Seminar is your solution! It's a 5-week program with actionable lessons, expert insights, and more! It starts on Jan 22 and by the end, you'll: π Master your practice structure β Build a practice toolkit filled with JOY, IDEAS, and STRATEGIES tailored to YOU! β
β You've reached the end! Now, go practice! π β Much love, Ixi β β p.s. Practice Design Seminar: Jan 22-Feb 26. Dive into transformative learning β Get all the details. β β β β β |
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