The String Player's Practice Companion - Hardcover
The String Player's Practice Companion - Hardcover
Description
by Mary-Elizabeth Brown (Author)
Practice with Purpose. Play with Confidence.
Practicing a stringed instrument isn't just about how much time you spend; it's about how you spend it. Some days feel focused and inspired; others feel like you're pushing a rock uphill. This book is here for all of it.
Grounded in over twenty-five years of experience as a performer and educator, The String Player's Practice Companion offers a clear, compassionate roadmap for building meaningful and sustainable practice sessions. Blending psychological insight with expert musical strategies, it helps string players to navigate both the technical and emotional landscape of their craft, from motivation and goal-setting to resilience, habit formation, and artistic growth.
Inside you'll find:
- Tools to set and sustain SMARTER goals
- Guided planning sheets for daily and weekly structure
- Troubleshooting strategies for tough practice days
- Ideas for building confidence, focus, and creative flow
- A toolkit of technical prompts and practice techniques
Whether you're a student, professional, teacher, or returning player, this book will help you to craft your practice with clarity, intention, and a deepened sense of connection to the music you love.
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