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Praise specific actions: Instead of simply giving qualitative feedback like “Good!” tell the student WHAT they did that resulted in a...
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clarablood
May 191 min read
What I'm Reading
Take a look at this list of books to read over the summer. They all discuss the importance of mindset and how to achieve your goals.
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clarablood
May 123 min read
Majoring in the Minors: A Summer Practice Project on Minor Scales
What should you be practicing over the summer? Try this minor scale technique challenge!
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clarablood
May 52 min read
An Unexpected Journey into AI Tools
This post discusses using AI to produce images of musical instruments.
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clarablood
Sep 19, 20211 min read
What 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...
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clarablood
Aug 31, 20212 min read
5 Steps to Effective Practice Recording
KEEP YOUR SET UP SIMPLE For the purposes of recording your practicing, a phone, tablet, or computer is fine. Don't fret over having a...
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clarablood
Jul 31, 20212 min read
How to get over the fear of recording yourself
By Dr. Clara Blood I’ll be honest, recording myself playing the oboe has never been a pleasant experience. Listening back to your own...
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clarablood
Sep 5, 20201 min read
Reed alone exercises tutorial
I start every practice session with these reed alone exercises. Be precise and mindful as you do these exercises- you are mentally...
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clarablood
May 22, 20202 min read
Own 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...
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clarablood
May 12, 20202 min read
Beyond Suck it Up Buttercup: Learning from Setbacks
As musicians, we are some of the most resilient people on the planet. We are constantly taking professional risks and subjecting...
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clarablood
May 4, 20202 min read
Connecting 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...
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clarablood
Apr 28, 20202 min read
How to Maximize Your Practice Sessions
Have 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...
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clarablood
Apr 18, 20202 min read
Tips for Mindful Reedmaking Part 2
This week's post is a continuation of last week's mindful reedmaking tips. Robert Atherholt, my undergraduate teacher at Rice University...
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clarablood
Apr 11, 20203 min read
Tips for Mindful Reedmaking
Just as this time of social isolation presents the perfect opportunity to refine your practice routine, it also provides the opportunity...
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clarablood
Apr 4, 20202 min read
Social Distancing Practice Ideas
FUNDAMENTALS Since we are in an indefinite period of social isolation, this is a golden opportunity to hone your skills, sharpen your...
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