practicing – Sakari Dixon Vanderveer

The “Brussels sprouts” of practicing music

February 12, 2012

There are certain dishes that bring to mind childhood memories of battles the dinner table: liver, Brussels sprouts, peas, spinach, broccoli. Honestly, I was never sure if they actually did make you grow taller, but for some odd reason I love them all. As musicians, we are encouraged to put up with other kinds of … More The “Brussels sprouts” of practicing music

Strategic Practicing: The Pomodoro Technique

September 6, 2011

After reading a post from The Crossfit Musician, I decided to try the Pomodoro Technique in attempts to make practicing more efficient. The Pomodoro Technique is a form of time management using intervals consisting of 25 minutes worth of work and 5 minutes of rest. Yesterday I used this technique to section my practicing into … More Strategic Practicing: The Pomodoro Technique

Sakari Dixon Vanderveer

Composer & Violist

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The “Brussels sprouts” of practicing music

Strategic Practicing: The Pomodoro Technique