This lesson takes a break from technique to address something just as important—your mindset. Specifically, the self-talk running in the background of your playing, your practicing, and your musical growth. You'll learn to notice it, reframe it, and use it to fuel your progress instead of it dragging you down.
70,000 Thoughts a Day
How Many of Yours Are Helping You Grow? Learn why catching your inner dialogue is the first step toward transforming your practice.
Would You Say That to Someone Else?
What If You Talked kindly to Yourself Like You Talk to a Friend? Explore how self-compassion might be the missing link in your musical development.
Break the Spiral
Snapping a Rubber Band Might Actually Work. Hear real-world strategies for catching and stopping unhelpful mental habits.
Gratitude as a Rewire Tool
Stuck in a Negative Loop? Find out how shifting focus to what you're grateful for can snap you back into a creative mindset.
This lesson reminds us that listening isn't just about harmony and rhythm—it's also about how you listen to yourself. Better self-talk means a better musician and improviser.
By Dr. Rodney Brim, PhD
A page from our book, The Brain-Friendly Method for Musical Excellence. (Tap or click to enlarge)