As you may know, one of the main tenants of VlaTutti is the elevation of teaching, learning, and performing through the joy of collaboration. To this end, I am excited to announce that VlaTutti will now carry Susanna Klein's PractizmaPractice Journal: 16 Weeks of Efficiency, Empowerment & Joy for Musicians.
I can't think of a better pairing than The Practizma Practice Journal and ViolaCentric's Practizma Journal Practice Group, which begins on November 9th, and lasts for 16 weeks.
Firstly: What is the Practizma Practice Journal?
The journal is a 16 week workbook for musicians designed to restore the joy of practice and develop new tactics in the practice room.
Susanna writes: "Develop your curiosity, discipline, creativity, daring, tenacity and zen in the practice dojo with the Practizma Practice Journal. Full of research-based tips, the journal helps musicians develop their creativity, discipline, and optimism.
Each week of the journal has four elements:
goal setting
action challenge
tracking page
Practizma Practice Journal helps you get more out your practice sessions, deepen musical partnerships, and enjoy the journey of being a musician."
I personally love the reflection prompts and the many thoughtful and inspiring quotes scattered throughout the journal. I also love the feel and look of this journal!
Secondly: How do I join this Practizma Practice Group?
I hope you have been following ViolaCentric's work this past year! Their podcast is both entertaining and thought provoking. They are constantly challenging the status quo, and one area of that is the notion that number of hours alone makes for good practicing. But don't take my word for it: listen to their interview with Susanna Klein, author of the Practizma Practice Journal. The episode is called "Spicing it up in the Practice Room", and I think you will find it very interesting.
Liz and Stephanie of ViolaCentric write:
"We don't know about you, but we know ourselves, and we need support. We need accountability. We need YOU.
If you're like us, we invite you to join our group thera...er umm...practice sessions!
The details:
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm US Eastern time (starting Nov. 9th)
30 minute sessions
Bring your questions, discoveries and thoughts
Be prepared for lots of cheerleading, support and commiseration!
Email violacentric@gmail.com to join in.
Buy your copy of the Practizma Practice Journal here.
Let's bring back the joy of playing through the power of collaboration!
Be well,
Molly