Shannon Lewis 3/27/25 Shannon Lewis 3/27/25

Thoughts from a recovering perfectionist: don’t forget the good when you critique yourself

When someone asks you to reflect on a performance or playing in a lesson or practice or rehearsal - you go straight to what can be improved, right? It feels so weird, maybe a little boastful to mention anything you liked about whatever the situation was, right? Try acknowledging what went well, because we don’t level up unless something goes well.

Shannon Lewis 8/14/24 Shannon Lewis 8/14/24

Practice Tips: Trills versus Counting - who will win? (spoiler alert: it’s you!)

You’re playing in band, on a really long trill, but suddenly you’ve completely lost count as to where you are in the long high note wiggle - oh no. OH NO.

Keep reading to get some helpful tips to combat this!

Shannon Lewis 5/29/24 Shannon Lewis 5/29/24

Practice tips: Late off of ties or rests? Try these.

Late coming off of a tie or a rest and playing the rhythm incorrectly or rushing to get back on beat? Add these to your practice toolbox to help you with these kinds of habits.