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Is Music Important?

From a professional musician whose been asking this for years and finally has an answer.

May 21, 2021

Is Music Important?

May 21, 2021

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On 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 Nuccio

Jan 6, 2022

On Taking Risks

Jan 6, 2022

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What a Gap Year Taught Me

… and what it could teach you too.

Sep 12, 2021

What a Gap Year Taught Me

Sep 12, 2021

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My Boyfriend Has My Dream Job

Jul 22, 2021

My Boyfriend Has My Dream Job

Jul 22, 2021

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The Key to Motivation: Patience, Persistence, Perspective

“Motivation often comes after starting, not before. Action produces momentum.” — James Clear, Atomic Habits

Jul 2, 2021

The Key to Motivation: Patience, Persistence, Perspective

Jul 2, 2021

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Why You Should Change Up Your Practice Environment

I 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, 2021

Why You Should Change Up Your Practice Environment

Apr 6, 2021

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What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Music Major

No, 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, 2021

What I Wish I Knew Before I Became a Music Major

Mar 20, 2021

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9 Things I Learned in an Undergraduate Music Degree

I 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, 2021

9 Things I Learned in an Undergraduate Music Degree

Mar 8, 2021

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Working Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part II: Physical Exercises

In Part I of this article, we talked about the often overlooked mental side of working through an injury. Mental toughness and mindfulness…

Feb 26, 2021

Working Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part II: Physical Exercises

Feb 26, 2021

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Working Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part I: Mindset

I’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, 2021

Working Past a Hand Injury on the Clarinet — Part I: Mindset

Feb 26, 2021

Mia Thompson

Mia Thompson

I’m a classical clarinetist working towards a life in classical music performance and education. B.M. in Clarinet Performance from Indiana University

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