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The Secrets of Experts
Part 1 - Stretching Your Musical Memory Muscles
It’s not a matter of luck or chance. With methodic preparation, learning “by heart” can be easier and memory more secure, even if you don’t plan to play without the score. The second presentation explores different types of memory systems and ways for shoring up passages and remembering music for better confidence and stability in performance. We’ll also bust some myths around “blackouts” and explore the pros and cons of playing from memory in concert. ...Sign in to view if you have purchased access to this content or see purchase options below.
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Adina Mornell
Adina Mornell is uniquely qualified to turn research results into actionable knowledge for musicians, having trained and performed worldwide as a classical pianist before receiving her PhD in Music Psychology and Instrumental Pedagogy in Vienna. As professor in Graz and Munich, she conducted empirical studies in the field of musical performance and her teaching focuses on deliberate practice, attentional focus and the intersection of neuroscience and music psychology. Adina has also released several CDs as a solo pianist and written numerous books and articles (in English and German) for performers and teachers.