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How to Dress Effectively to Perform and WHY IT MATTERS
When the audition criteria says “wear something comfortable,” you might wonder what that means. Today we are breaking down not only why what you wear matters, but also how to use clothes to perform your…
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How I Make The Most of My Lessons Through Note-taking
I used to go to my lesson and then try to remember what was said in my practice sessions. Was it effective? Sorta. Then, about 4.5 years ago, I started taking notes after my lessons.…
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How to Rekindle Childlike Joy In Your Playing
I recently went to Edinburgh to do an event where I shared the oboe with younger students. It was an absolute blast and amazing to see the excitement about the oboe from the students. Here’s…
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Mental Practice: How to Practice Without Your Instrument
Mental practice has been so helpful for me in honing my mind in the practice room. Here’s how I do it. What is mental practice? Mental practice is the method of strengthening your brain connections…
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Stage Confidence For Musicians
Ever struggle with your stage confidence? Me too! We’ve all been there. Here are some stage confidence tips that I use. I recently did a performance, and because of a last minute switch, I lost…
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How to Learn Repertoire Fast and Confidently
I recently had to prepare a piece for a performance class in a really short amount of time. So I decided to do an experiment. I tested some practice methods for learning a piece quickly…
Welcome to the blog!
I’m Eleanor and I am an oboist, and after countless practice sessions, a TON of broken reeds, and seven different music school acceptances in three countries, I have learned a things or two about savouring your practice sessions, becoming your best practice companion, and actively working towards your musical goals. And I want to share this with you — because I want you to become your best musical self. Are you with me on this? Let’s get started.
