clarabloodSep 19, 20211 minWhat do you GET to do today?I get it, practicing everyday can be a slog. Reedmaking everyday can be a grind. Sometimes you feel motivated, other times you have to...
clarabloodAug 31, 20212 min5 Steps to Effective Practice RecordingKEEP YOUR SET UP SIMPLE For the purposes of recording your practicing, a phone, tablet, or computer is fine. Don't fret over having a...
clarabloodJul 31, 20212 minHow to get over the fear of recording yourselfBy Dr. Clara Blood I’ll be honest, recording myself playing the oboe has never been a pleasant experience. Listening back to your own...
clarabloodSep 6, 20201 minReed alone exercises tutorialI start every practice session with these reed alone exercises. Be precise and mindful as you do these exercises- you are mentally...
clarabloodMay 23, 20202 minOwn Your Accomplishments: Creating Confidence and Graciousness What is your response when someone pays you a compliment? Do you deflect or downplay it? The reaction is an automatic result of social...
clarabloodMay 13, 20202 minBeyond Suck it Up Buttercup: Learning from SetbacksAs musicians, we are some of the most resilient people on the planet. We are constantly taking professional risks and subjecting...
clarabloodMay 4, 20202 minConnecting with your musical "why": Building fun and creativity into your practice As we find ourselves almost two months into this period of self- isolation, you might find yourself in a bit of a practice funk and in...
clarabloodApr 28, 20202 minHow to Maximize Your Practice SessionsHave you ever sat down to practice and then an hour later feel like you've accomplished nothing? The tips in this week's post will...
clarabloodApr 18, 20202 minTips for Mindful Reedmaking Part 2This week's post is a continuation of last week's mindful reedmaking tips. Robert Atherholt, my undergraduate teacher at Rice University...
clarabloodApr 11, 20203 minTips for Mindful ReedmakingJust as this time of social isolation presents the perfect opportunity to refine your practice routine, it also provides the opportunity...
clarabloodApr 4, 20202 minSocial Distancing Practice IdeasFUNDAMENTALS Since we are in an indefinite period of social isolation, this is a golden opportunity to hone your skills, sharpen your...