4 Approaches to Goal Setting (And Which Works Best)
Dec 22, 2024
Confused by the noise of goal-setting methods? Discover four clear strategies rooted in research to simplify your approach. The discussion also tackles the common feelings of stagnation in practice and performance anxiety. Learn how to cultivate joy in your practice space while bridging the gap to confident performances. Plus, an exciting announcement about an upcoming online course offers essential mental skills and techniques to elevate your musical journey.
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Balanced Goal Setting Is Key
Setting year-end outcome goals alone is less effective for high achievement.
Combining outcome and learning goals along with short-term benchmarks fosters better results.
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Set Yearly Goals with Milestones
Write down 3-5 exciting yearly goals including outcome and learning types.
Set milestones to track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
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Avoid Goal-Setting Paralysis
Don't get stuck seeking the perfect goal-setting method.
Use any method with balanced outcome and process goals and start moving forward.
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Are you a little overwhelmed by all of the different year-in-review and goal-setting methods you're getting in your inbox?
If you're confused by the variety and range of approaches out there and just want a bare-bones minimalist option to ensure that you actually do it, a 2006 study of four different goal-setting strategies provides some simple, clear guidelines.
* * * Have you been feeling a little stuck or stagnant in the practice room? Or has performance anxiety and the gap between practice and performance been a nagging issue that hasn’t changed, no matter how well you've prepared for performances, auditions - and even lessons?
If you’ve been wanting to experience more joy in the practice room and play more like yourself on stage, but haven’t been quite sure how to make that happen, starting July 22, 2025, I’ll be teaching a live, online, accelerated 2-week class on the most essential mental skills and practice strategies that can make a difference in your practicing and performing.
We’ll meet twice a week via Zoom and work on a series of exercises and techniques in four essential skill areas (effective practice, managing anxiety, focus, and confidence), together as a group. And to make sure the concepts become consistent habits, I'll show you how to gently integrate these new skills into your (or your students’) daily practice through bite-sized practice challenges alongside a supportive group of practice buddies from around the world.
Over 2000 musicians, educators, and students and learners of all ages have participated in the course to date. You can find out what alumni are saying, and sign up to join Cohort 24 at:
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