3 Missing Ingredients in Piano Practice
The Vibrant Music Teaching Podcast | Proven and practical tips, strategies and ideas for music teachers
03/24/25
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"Struggling to get yourself or others to practice piano? You're not alone! In this episode, we’re skipping the usual advice on time management and motivation—instead, we’re diving into three key missing ingredients that can transform practice sessions. From smart repetition to 'desirable difficulties' and the power of performance pressure, these strategies will help students (and teachers) get real results. Tune in to level up your piano practice!"
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