Hi I’m Vi Wickam and this is another [my] Talent Forge Quick Practice Tip for you! Practice makes permanent. Now, we’ve all heard the axiom practice makes perfect. But, in reality, whatever it is that you’re practicing and however it is you’re practicing, it will become your default way of playing that. So, if you’re […]
Get Better Faster – Do Exercises
Find more lessons at http://www.myTalentForge.com. Hi, I’m Vi Wickam, and this is another Quick Tip! Do exercises! Now I don’t mean do your jumping jacks…although that’s probably a good idea too! But when you’re playing the violin, the piano, the guitar, the mandolin- doing exercises makes you better faster. Just like if you want […]
If You Can Sing It – Quick Practice Tip
Find more music lessons at: http://www.myTalentForge.com. Hi, I’m Vi Wickam, and this is a Quick Tip on music! If you can sing it, you can play it. Now people are like, “It’s so hard to memorize music!” I’m like, “Really? Come on! You can do it!” And then I ask them to sing it, and […]
Practicing Effectively Fiddle Workshop
Learn how to get the most out of your practice time! We all know that we need to practice, but few of us actually learn how to practice effectively. This workshop covers the difference between practice and playing, and how to create an effective practice regimen. This workshop is appropriate for all levels and instruments. […]
Effective Practicing – Workshop Notes
Here are my notes from my workshop on Practicing Effectively. Included are a general HowTo outline for practicing, some basic recommendation, and a couple of additional handouts with scale exercises that I use as a warm up. How to Practice Effectively Mastering the G Scale Simple Double Stop Scales
How to Practice Effectively – May $5 Fiddling Workshop
Topic: Practicing Effectively—Learn how to make the most of your Practicing Time. All musicians and vocalists are welcome. Teacher: Vi Wickam – Champion Fiddler—970-430-6381 Date/Time: Thursday May 27, 7:00PM Location: Magnolia Music 210 Magnolia St. Fort Collins, CO Admission: $5 All proceeds after covering our costs will go to COTFA (Colorado Oldtime Fiddlers Association.)Originally posted […]