Play and Learn Ep. 6: Motivation

Play and Learn Ep. 6: Motivation

In this episode, Dr. Peter Boonshaft shares practical advice to help students make their practice time more effective and enjoyable. From small mindset shifts to creative strategies, these tips will inspire musicians of all levels to get the most out of their practice...
#285. Farming At Its Best

#285. Farming At Its Best

It took me a long time, a lot of decades, but I finally figured out what we, as teachers, really are. You’re thinking musician, educator, administrator, counselor, accountant, bookkeeper, psychologist, motivator, public relations specialist, and a thousand other...
#284. Tomorrow

#284. Tomorrow

I saw an advertisement while walking through an airport today. It read, “Tomorrow will be nothing like today.” And it bothered me, but I couldn’t figure out why. As I thought about it, I came to realize why. Yes, in many ways, I do hope tomorrow will be nothing like...
#283. Education

#283. Education

B. F. Skinner stated, “Education is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.” And that, my friends, really frames what we do, and more importantly, why we do it. As music teachers, we pass along so much information, teach so many skills, share so...