Have Your Old Routines Been SHREDDED In The Covid-i-tron?

Here’s how to use the simple concept of Habit Stacking to make space and sanity for what is important to you, starting with a single routine. Because of the disruption of our routines caused by Covid-19, many of the old triggers for our habits–good and bad–are gone.  But make no mistake! We still have routines. The question is, are they working for us? In this blog post, I’m

Students often tell me they want to learn a song exactly as it is on the album but it’s not always a good idea. As teachers, we often simplify songs to make them more accessible to beginners but that’s not the only reason to make changes. Take the song Creep by Radiohead for example. Johnny Greenwood has written a great arppegiated guitar part using a number of barre chords. The drums

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  Musings From Parenting In Quarantine        Like me, I know that you and your family are well into a reality that includes coronavirus, and probably some anxiety and uncertainty as well.      For most of us, our children are in the lower risk category, which is a relief. Our society’s response is, quite properly, focused on preventing the spread of coronavirus to protect those who are at more ri

Secret #2: Turn Practice into a Motivating Habit Create a Practice Ritual With Habit Stacking   COMING SOON!     Here’s a sneak peek at all the secrets to finding the time to do what you love we’ll discuss in this 4-part series! Secret #1: Make It EASY To Practice Guitar AKA Priming Your Environment To Reduce “Activation Energy” Secret #2: Turn Practice Into A Motivating

Secret #4: Make Practice a Priority with Time Blocking Make an Appointment with Yourself to do What You Love   COMING SOON!     Here’s a sneak peek at all the secrets to finding the time to do what you love we’ll discuss in this 4-part series! Secret #1: Make It EASY To Practice Guitar AKA Priming Your Environment To Reduce “Activation Energy” Secret #2: Turn Practice In

Secret #3: To Practice More, Eliminate the Competition Distraction is Stealing Your Time. Here’s How to Steal it Back.   COMING SOON!     Here’s a sneak peek at all the secrets to finding the time to do what you love we’ll discuss in this 4-part series! Secret #1: Make It EASY To Practice Guitar AKA Priming Your Environment To Reduce “Activation Energy” Secret #2:

Secret #1: Make It EASY To Practice Guitar Priming Your Environment To Reduce “Activation Energy”        “I’d love to play guitar, but I don’t have the time!”      Have you ever told yourself that?       If you’ve ever been frustrated that you want to practice guitar but don’t seem to have the time or don’t seem to be able to practice, you’re not alone.       In fact, as the founder of NYC Gu

       Do you ever have screen related conflict with your kids? I do! And I feel kinda bad about it. In fact, sometimes I wonder if it is worth the strain on the relationship to insist on things like no screens in bedrooms, reading before screens, etc.      But guess what I just figured out? Awesome people who are parents who don’t have screen rules also feel bad about the whole screen thing.     

You CAN Reach Your New Year’s Goals These Are The Two Secrets To Make A Change In Your Life That Lasts   I get SUPER EXCITED when I hear that someone has made a New Year’s Resolution! Why?? Because you can’t change unless you want to change. And a New Year’s Resolution is a moment of crystallization, when you admit your desire to yourself. “I DO want to learn a n