PinnedMia ThompsoninSongstoriesIs Music Important?From a professional musician whose been asking this for years and finally has an answer.May 21, 2021May 21, 2021
Mia ThompsoninSongstoriesOn Taking Risks“Practice on the edge of disaster so you know where that line is. Then in performance, bring it back just a little.” — Mark NuccioJan 6, 20221Jan 6, 20221
Mia ThompsoninCuriousThe Key to Motivation: Patience, Persistence, Perspective“Motivation often comes after starting, not before. Action produces momentum.” — James Clear, Atomic HabitsJul 2, 2021Jul 2, 2021
Mia ThompsoninSongstoriesWhy You Should Change Up Your Practice EnvironmentI don’t know about you, but I certainly had my favorite practice room at school. The one where the temperature is always just right…Apr 6, 2021Apr 6, 2021
Mia ThompsoninSongstoriesWhat I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Music MajorNo, I do not regret being a music major. I know some of you were thinking that was my angle based on the title, but as challenging as it…Mar 20, 20213Mar 20, 20213
Mia ThompsoninSongstories9 Things I Learned in an Undergraduate Music DegreeI am a 2020 college graduate. Many of you know exactly what that means. I graduated at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The last 3…Mar 8, 2021Mar 8, 2021
Mia ThompsoninSongstoriesWorking Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part II: Physical ExercisesIn Part I of this article, we talked about the often overlooked mental side of working through an injury. Mental toughness and mindfulness…Feb 26, 20211Feb 26, 20211
Mia ThompsoninSongstoriesWorking Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part I: MindsetI’m a classical clarinetist who’s been dealing with a hand injury for five years now. It is common for classical musicians to experience…Feb 26, 20211Feb 26, 20211