We know that practicing is important to our work as professional musicians, even if we aren’t performers. Staying connected to your instrument helps keep your musicianship skills sharp—your aural awareness and reading abilities, technique, and commitment to a beautiful tone.

Playing your instrument makes you a better teacher, too, because you’re in it—you know how to pick and choose the strategies that will help you be most efficient.

In this episode, you’ll learn a handful of quick tips for practicing efficiently in 30 minutes or less.

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