by Mischa Marcks | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog, News
Is the BASS a melody instrument?What do you know about the BASS guitar in context to the rhythm section?What is your role?What is your responsibility?Remember that Spiderman quote?"WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY"So the first question really is...Are we...
by Mischa Marcks | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog, News
You TRY, You FAIL!Have you ever tried something and failed hard?I guess we all have to some degree. I know I felt like a failure at times. Like when I botched the first round of entrance exams for music college or when I didn't get that gig that I really wanted.But as...
by Mischa Marcks | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog, News
Dealing with lack of motivationLet’s start with a definition of motivation. The word motivation derives from the latin word “movere” which means to move. Psychologically speaking there are only two ways we can move. Away from pain or towards pleasure. Those are the...
by Mischa Marcks | Jan 21, 2020 | Blog, News
(FYI, this blog post is shared form my MMEducation blog, where I use neuroscience to teach you how to learn faster & practice smarter.)The Learning StruggleHave you ever been inspired to learn a new skill like double thumb or two handed tapping? You...
by Mischa Marcks | Dec 17, 2019 | Blog, News
(FYI, this blog post is shared form my MMEducation blog, where I use neuroscience to teach you how to learn faster & practice smarter.)The problem with realistic goalsDo you ever feel stuck when practicing? You're not sure what to practice next or lack the...