Make Your Music Practice Sparkle, Part 1: Before You Open the Book!
Have you attended a concert where the soloist dazzled the crowd? Flowing melodies, crisp rhythms, shimmering tone that swept you into a world of captivating sound . . . Contrast that with sitting at your piano, practicing, practicing, searching for the beauty . . . and coming up short. All hope is not lost! Your daily practice can shine with freshness. The key is to practice musically. How does a player do just that, and make the music sparkle? Let's look at two vital, but of