In this video, we’re going to share our ideas for mixing up your practice routine when you're feeling dull and need some fresh inspiration.
• If you need a little break from your current piece, review a piece you’ve played before, or try sight-reading something just for fun!
• You can also check out some inspiring videos on YouTube, or listen to your favorite recordings.
• Try playing for your friends or family.
• And lastly, remember that playing the viola or violin is a means of self-expression, not achievement. You can always start with how you’re feeling that day, noticing how your feelings change and how that changes the music.
Helpful hints for how to mix up your practice routine from Nora Krohn and Nick Revel at the New York String Studio. www.nystringstudio.com Viola and violin lessons for the mind, body, and heart in Sunnyside, Queens.