We are often focused on playing notes, listening to notes. We tend to forget silences. Silences are as important. They are like the white space in a design. Like a…

Yesterday, I was taking photos of flowers on a tree. I think some sort of cherry tree, but I don't know much about trees. I have to say that I…

Well, not always (don't get depressed!) but if you are working on your instrument and you struggle, it is a good sign. Why? Because it means that you are aiming…

The blank page Staring at a blank page can be overwhelming. It can be an actual blank page if you want to write song lyrics or an empty DAW window…

You have the choice every you practice to be comfortable or to push yourself a bit further. Comfort is playing the songs you know well, the exact same way as…

Build your muscle story on the piano I was working out today (using a mobile app) and the coach used that expression: "build your muscle story". This resonated with me.…

Smile when you fail When you practice a new song, or even when you play one that you already know, you will fail. At some point, you will hit the…

Start now, just start... It is the secret to build a significant contribution. Get started can the most difficult step. The one you don't do because of all your fears.…