Creative Practice and Practicing Creativity
July 10, 2025.
Why talk about practice over creativity?
If we want to create at the keys, we need to learn the fundamentals to do so. The only way to get better at chords, reading, and technique is to practice and make progress. When progress happens, student stick around and their creativity grows with it.
What’s covered (along with GREAT discussions!)
Our thoughts, feelings, and what we currently do about practice and what we can do for our future selves.
Why NOT practicing is normal for students.
A deeper look into our roles beyond a piano teacher with the help of Adam Grant and his book Hidden Potential.
How Legos provide a good analogy for practice stages.
Sneak preview of a video draft I’m creating to inform students about the habit of practice.
Discussion about the MVP strategy inspired by Steph Curry and deliberate play.
How to guide practice when it comes to creative projects.