practice smarter Archives – Mischa Marcks

Is the BASS a melody instrument?

Mischa Marcks — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 18:30:33 +0000

Is the BASS a melody instrument?What do you know about the BASS guitar in context to the rhythm section? What is your role? What is your responsibility? Remember that Spiderman quote? "WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY" So the first question really is...Are we all that powerful, just playing one note at a time?The answer is...Yes, indeed! In fact, it […]

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You TRY, You FAIL!

Mischa Marcks — Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:34:45 +0000

You TRY, You FAIL!Have you ever tried something and failed hard?I guess we all have to some degree. I know I felt like a failure at times. Like when I botched the first round of entrance exams for music college or when I didn't get that gig that I really wanted.But as Donald Waugh (my […]

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Dealing with lack of motivation

Mischa Marcks — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 16:35:04 +0000

Dealing with lack of motivationLet’s start with a definition of motivation. The word motivation derives from the latin word “movere” which means to move. Psychologically speaking there are only two ways we can move. Away from pain or towards pleasure. Those are the only two motives that exist for us to do anything. Lack of motivation […]

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The 4 Stages Of Learning

Mischa Marcks — Tue, 21 Jan 2020 18:30:54 +0000

(FYI, this blog post is shared form my MMEducation blog, where I use neuroscience to teach you how to learn faster & practice smarter.)The Learning StruggleHave you ever been inspired to learn a new skill like double thumb or two handed tapping? You started out really motivated, but the more time you put in, the more your […]

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Why You Should Set Unrealistic Goals

Mischa Marcks — Tue, 17 Dec 2019 18:30:34 +0000

(FYI, this blog post is shared form my MMEducation blog, where I use neuroscience to teach you how to learn faster & practice smarter.)The problem with realistic goalsDo you ever feel stuck when practicing? You're not sure what to practice next or lack the motivation to keep pushing to break through the wall you just […]

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Flow Hacking Series

Mischa Marcks — Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:23:21 +0000

Scroll down for more FLOW HACKS!(FYI, this blog post is shared form my MMEducation blog, where I use neuroscience to teach you how to learn faster & practice smarter.)How to learn anything fasterHave you ever been frustrated because you have that feeling of not progressing fast enough. In the beginning you often advance fairly quickly. […]

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Why You Don’t Follow Through

Mischa Marcks — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 17:25:05 +0000

(FYI, this blog post is shared form my MMEducation blog, where I use neuroscience to teach you how to learn faster & practice smarter.)Why You Don't Follow ThroughDid you ever listen to a piece of music that knocked your sox off? Something so inspiring that you were willing to do anything to learn how to […]

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