creating awareness
Muscle Memory and Speed
I’m curious about the psychology behind the brain’s ability to increase the speed of muscle memory (play a song faster), but its struggle to decrease the speed of the same task. Anyone? Not an expert neurological answer, but: Speed comes with familiarity and comfort. Slowness…
- Last updated 2 years ago
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Patterns in the Reference Book
Yesterday a coach asked me a question I really did not know the answer to fully. I promised I’d ask the ECL. Here goes: How important/crucial is it for students to fully understand the written patterns in the reference book and be able to explain…
Walk at 11
Any advice on “Walk at 11”? I’m struggling with this one. Do just one level per week (advanced levels may need more than one week). Level 1 LH isn’t too challenging because it is based on Honey Dew chords. Make sure you have them stick…
- Last updated 4 years ago
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Door-to-Door Advertising
As I prepare to go “door to door” with my flyers for my SM business, I am wondering when would be the best day/time to go? Is there anyone in the “SM Family” who has already done this? Any ideas on what to do when…
- Last updated 7 years ago
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