

229 Joy-Driven Practice – Reignite Your Practice with Curiosity, Calm, and Creativity - Your Reset & Rise Series #1
13 snips Jul 1, 2025
Dive into an inspiring journey with the Joyful Practice Challenge, designed to reignite love and curiosity in music. Discover prompts that tackle emotional barriers such as fear and stress, bringing calm and creativity back into practice. Reflect on the uplifting transformation experienced by participants and hear encouragement to share stories with the community. Whether you're struggling or seeking to enhance your skills, this reset will prepare you for confident performances ahead.
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Joyful Practice Challenge Story
- Renée Gauthier shares her experience creating the Joyful Practice Challenge during shelter-in-place to reconnect with music joy.
- The challenge engaged a community and inspired many with shared discoveries.
Ease Into Joyful Playing
- Spend 10 minutes playing anything you enjoy, easing into your practice without pressure.
- Choose a project or keep it open for free play to cultivate joy early in practice.
Practice with Curiosity
- Practice with childlike curiosity: play openly without judgment for 10 minutes.
- Ask yourself questions about your feelings, sounds, and new observations to expand engagement.