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May 21, 2021

Is Music Important?

From a professional musician whose been asking this for years and finally has an answer.

Is Music Important?

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Jan 6, 2022

On Taking Risks

“Practice on the edge of disaster so you know where that line is. Then in performance, bring it back just a little.” — Mark Nuccio

On Taking Risks

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Sep 12, 2021

What a Gap Year Taught Me

… and what it could teach you too.

What a Gap Year Taught Me

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Jul 22, 2021

My Boyfriend Has My Dream Job

My Boyfriend Has My Dream Job

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Jul 2, 2021

The Key to Motivation: Patience, Persistence, Perspective

“Motivation often comes after starting, not before. Action produces momentum.” — James Clear, Atomic Habits

The Key to Motivation: Patience, Persistence, Perspective

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Apr 6, 2021

Why You Should Change Up Your Practice Environment

I don’t know about you, but I certainly had my favorite practice room at school. The one where the temperature is always just right…

Why You Should Change Up Your Practice Environment

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Mar 20, 2021

What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Music Major

No, I do not regret being a music major. I know some of you were thinking that was my angle based on the title, but as challenging as it…

What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Music Major

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Mar 8, 2021

9 Things I Learned in an Undergraduate Music Degree

I am a 2020 college graduate. Many of you know exactly what that means. I graduated at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The last 3…

9 Things I Learned in an Undergraduate Music Degree

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Feb 26, 2021

Working Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part II: Physical Exercises

In Part I of this article, we talked about the often overlooked mental side of working through an injury. Mental toughness and mindfulness…

Working Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part II: Physical Exercises

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Feb 26, 2021

Working Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part I: Mindset

I’m a classical clarinetist who’s been dealing with a hand injury for five years now. It is common for classical musicians to experience…

Working Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part I: Mindset

Mia Thompson

Mia Thompson

I’m a classical clarinetist working towards a life in classical music performance and education. B.M. in Clarinet Performance from Indiana University

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