I help passionate adult classical pianists realize their musical dreams through artistic intuition, actionable, specific feedback and transformative practice strategies.
A free 🎁 for you! to help you get out of the trap you might not know you are in 🤨
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Hello Reader, As a teacher, it's easy to think that what you say in a lesson is the most important thing. And...over the years, I've learned that what actually is the most important is teaching how to practice. The student has to know how to teach themselves at home to be able to make real progress. This week, I put together a list of the top ten "Practice Traps" - common mistakes that can slow down your progress at the piano. You can download your free PDF here. I hope you'll find it useful. The list includes:
On a related note, I'm taking a course this fall with Molly Gabrian, a neuroscientist and violist who studies effective learning methods. It's a seven-Saturday commitment! and I'm very excited about learning new approaches to practice and skill development. I'll be sure to pass along the most interesting bits of what I learn. Consider it your behind-the-scenes look at the latest in learning techniques! 🧠🎵 By the way, Molly just released a new book - I just bought my copy : ) Keep practicing, keep learning, and most importantly, keep enjoying your musical journey! Musically yours Rebecca P.S. Don't forget to download your "Practice Traps" PDF using the link below. And if you've got any practice tips of your own, hit reply and let me know – I'd love to hear them! download "The Practice Trap" here |
Rebecca Bogart
I help passionate adult classical pianists realize their musical dreams through artistic intuition, actionable, specific feedback and transformative practice strategies.
Hi there, I debated whether to share this video at all. The camera is shaky. The orchestra isn’t great. But I’m so proud of the piano playing—and in the end, that’s what mattered most. This is my live performance of Rhapsody in Blue.I first learned the piece when I was 12 for a local piano competition (which I didn’t win!). But I still remember the bright blue skirt I made myself—and how I completely fell in love with the music. For this performance, I studied Gershwin’s own piano roll...
Hey there 👋 Just a quick note: I have a new video online 🥳 If you’ve ever felt emotion at the piano but your playing didn’t quite sound emotional — this video is for you. Warmly, RebeccaP.S. I teach many of the skills from this video inside my Skool community, Piano with Rebecca B. It's currently closed, but you can join the waitlist here to be first in line — a flash opening is coming soon! Get comfortable to play better Mini course with 9 short videos + 15-page PDF will help reduce tension...
Hi there, I’m still glowing from Sunday’s studio recital. I used to feel stressed at student concerts, worrying whether someone might have an unexpected disaster on stage. But I don’t worry about that anymore. Ever since I started sharing the neuroscience-based practice and performance prep strategies I learned from Dr. Molly Gebrian, everyone seems so much more secure and confident. This time, I genuinely enjoyed the entire event. It might have been the best recital we’ve ever had—at least,...