Don't feel like practicing? Just put on your running shoes

What running coaches can teach us about practicing music

Includes a guided body scan for musicians and music students

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Sometimes the hardest part of practicing music is just getting started. Borrowing advice from running coaches: when you don’t feel like running, just put on your shoes and step outside.

The hardest part is often the first step — and once you start, momentum follows. The same is true for music. You don’t need a full practice session — just open your instrument case, sit at the piano, or play one note. That’s all it takes to begin.

This video ends with a short meditation to help you take that first step with calm and clarity.

If you struggle with motivation to show up to your instrument, this is for you.

 

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