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I AM A PIANIST!
I recently came across an inspiration from Jessica Brody, writing coach and author*, that seemed particularly Germane to the conundrum of how to inspire students to take responsibility for their practicing. Briefly, Jessica described how her enthusiasm for meditation declined after having successfully used it to navigate a particularly difficult personal patch. In fact, it got to the point where she was actively resisting meditating and her meditation practice eventually crum

A.D. Perry
Apr 182 min read


Functional Chords vs. Quality Chords
A trick for remembering the difference between Functional and Quality chords

A.D. Perry
Apr 62 min read


Mashed Potato Moments
What to do in that moment when the brain gets stuck.

A.D. Perry
Feb 92 min read


Why Do Composers Write Music
One composer's reflections on the art and craft of composing.

A.D. Perry
Jan 222 min read


DON'T SQUISH THE CHICKIE!!
A fix for collapsed hand position.

A.D. Perry
Jan 142 min read
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