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Why You’ve Stopped Progressing: Understanding Pedagogy and Learning
A reflection on why musicians often stop improving once they become more aware of their flaws—and how good pedagogy teaches us to prioritize, focus, and progress more effectively.

Alexander L. Shaneyfelt
May 36 min read


Variation Practice — Mastery Through Versatility
Most musicians rely on repetition to improve—but what if that approach is limiting progress? This post explores variation as a more effective and engaging way to build control, accuracy, and true mastery in practice.

Alexander L. Shaneyfelt
Mar 215 min read
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