There's no magic pill for music career success, but this may be the next best thing. Here are my five productivity hacks. In truth, most of us know all too well what we should be doing. And yet we delay or avoid doing it. We keep ourselves busy taking care of...
Pomodoro Technique
The Musician’s Motivation Dilemma
Check if any of this sounds familiar. (I have a hunch it will. I just can't believe that I'm the only person who has this.) It's what I call the Musician's Motivation Dilemma. Here's how it works: there's the thing you know you should do. The thing you said you'd do....
My epic procrastination story: This is so embarrassing . . .
First off, I admit it: I love finding tools to help people manage their projects and their time. And I've worked with many musicians teaching them methods to help them get past their Resistance so they can get more of their best work out into the world. (Instead of...
Getting More Done
I've worked with many musicians on the issue of getting past Resistance, Procrastination, and Distractions. Maybe you've had some of these challenges too? So here are 5 of my favorite tools for Getting More Done so you can get more of your best work out into the world...
Help! Summer is slipping by!
MONDAY BYTES July 28, 2014 Summertime is finite and fleeting. For many, we're in the home stretch. How are you doing with your summer goals? If you haven't yet completed (or started) your ambitious summer goals, or have done inconsistent work and made little...
Distractions & Avoidance
MONDAY BYTES - October 22, 2012 What is it you’re avoiding? What tough realization, or hard work, or change in your daily habits, are you putting off? The confusing thing is that we can be very busy and productive, but be focusing on the things that DON’T really make...
Have 25 minutes? Get the Job Done!
Want to boost your productivity? Want to be more focused in the practice room and elsewhere? I'd never heard of the Pomodoro Technique until recently: it's all about being more intentional—and concentrating in short periods, with scheduled breaks. Perfect for the...





