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Keep More Progress with Interleaved Practice

When we practice, we have to repeat material to refine our skills. Let's make those repetitions smarter. Say you’re working on learning your major scales for a college audition. How would you usually go about this? Maybe it would look something like this: Play the…

Jared DavisJuly 14, 2021

Practicing

Podcast: Innovative Practice Strategies for Mind, Body, and Music

Dig deeper into your practice. I bet you're a smart musician. You've bought the books, built your practice tool kit, and honed your practice strategies. Now, let's take a journey inside and leverage your brain power. That's exactly what Marc talks about with Brent on…

Mars GelfoApril 26, 2021

Practicing

Modacity Partners with Jazz Pianist & Educator Ed Simon

San Francisco, CA - Modacity Inc. (www.modacity.co) today announced that it has partnered with the highly acclaimed and award-winning jazz pianist, Edward Simon as a Modacity Sponsored Artist and Educator. In his new role for the Modacity music practice platform, Simon will leverage his voice…

Mars GelfoAugust 21, 2019

Auditioning

How Modacity is Helping Musicians Win Auditions

Modacity is impacting musicians in a positive way! Meet Dafydd and Alden, who found they could win auditions while using our app. FRENCH HORN PLAYER WINS LSO AUDITION USING MODACITY Dafydd Bevil is a professional french horn player who resides in Madison, WI and has…

Mars GelfoNovember 13, 2018

Practicing

Podcast: Achieve Supercharged Music Practice

Achieve supercharged music practice by learning how to practice more effectively! In this podcast, Katie Wardrobe has an open discussion about music with Modacity founder Marc Gelfo about the app he's made. They also talk about what it’s like to create a mobile app from scratch,…

Mars GelfoNovember 12, 2018

Practicing

Podcast: Crossroads of Science, Tech, & Mindful Music Practice

Want to learn how to bring a mindful and holistic approach to your music practice? Then have a listen to the podcast below! In this episode with Renee Gauthier from Mind Over Finger, our founder Marc Gelfo discusses how he practices and lives out music.…

Mars GelfoOctober 30, 2018

Practicing

Podcast: Performance, Auditioning & How To Be Your Best as a Musician

Are you a musician who's always on a quest to better your performance? Look no further! This podcast featuring our founder Marc Gelfo joining Mark Stoddard of CS Music to openly discuss their thoughts on music will be right up your alley. Additionally, we are offering discounted…

Mars GelfoOctober 19, 2018

Practicing

Podcast: Neuroscience and Radical Music Practice

Ever wondered about the link between neuroscience and music? If so, listen to this podcast! You'll get to learn all about neuroscience and music practice. In this episode, Modacity Founder Marc Gelfo teamed up with Brent Vaartstra from Learn Jazz Standards to talk about how knowing more about cognition can speed…

Mars GelfoSeptember 5, 2018

Careers

Podcast: Kill Bad Ideas and Multiply Your Musical Progress

Are you a musician with an entrepreneurial spirit? Whether you're new to Modacity or already logged an 80 day streak, if you are interested in music, entrepreneurship, and personal effectiveness, you'll probably love this podcast! In the following recorded conversation, Modacity CEO/Co-Founder Marc Gelfo discusses…

Mars GelfoAugust 9, 2018

Modacity

The Best of Modacity™ Subscriptions & Discounts

There's a growing movement to bring music practice into the 21st century. Musicians around the planet are seeing amazing results with Modacity™. WHY WE'RE MOVING TO SUBSCRIPTION Building great software takes time, money, and strong teamwork. Paid subscriptions are an important step for the following…

Mars GelfoAugust 6, 2018

Modacity Support

How Using Modacity Can Help You Teach Music Better

The vocation of teaching music is a crucial part of the music world. Every single musician, at some point, was probably mentored by someone who helped put them on the path to mastery. Music education is a part of the music world that has affected…

Mars GelfoJuly 24, 2018

Practicing Support

Using Spaced Repetition to Achieve Effective Practice

When we practice, we often have to repeat material to refine our skills and learn repertoire. But by now, you're probably aware that too much repetition, especially in a single sitting, can actually cause regression. So, where should the line be drawn? How can one cultivate…

Mars GelfoJuly 11, 2018

Practicing Support

5 Ways to Create Healthy and Effective Practice Habits

Want to know one of the key factors to achieving mastery? Forming healthy and effective practice habits! Naturally, your level of success will depend greatly on the quality of practice that you put into your musicianship. And in order to achieve radically efficient practice and…

Mars GelfoJuly 5, 2018

Practicing Support

Why It’s Incredibly Important to Rate Your Mastery

Rating your mastery each time you practice is an essential habit for musicians. Why? Because musical skills like rhythm and note accuracy must be measured in order for you to make musical progress! And you won't be able to measure your skills unless you have…

Mars GelfoJune 15, 2018

Practicing Support

The Critical Importance of Visualization in Music Practice

Have a concert coming up that you’re not ready for, but currently feel too tired to practice? Want to practice but aren't able to because you don't feel well? Instrument in the shop? Only have 15 minutes, so it’s not really worth getting all set…

Mars GelfoJune 8, 2018

Practicing

A Musician’s Guide to Overcoming Performance Anxiety

Heart racing, wobbly knees. Shaky, sweaty palms. You're backstage, in a warm-up room, or hiding in the bathroom. Even if everyone has been saying “Don’t worry, you’re going to be great,” believing them is easier said than done. If you've ever been in this scenario,…

Mars GelfoJune 6, 2018

Modacity Helps Musicians Succeed

Keep More Progress with Interleaved Practice

Podcast: Innovative Practice Strategies for Mind, Body, and Music

Modacity Partners with Jazz Pianist & Educator Ed Simon

How Modacity is Helping Musicians Win Auditions

Podcast: Achieve Supercharged Music Practice

Podcast: Crossroads of Science, Tech, & Mindful Music Practice

Podcast: Performance, Auditioning & How To Be Your Best as a Musician

Podcast: Neuroscience and Radical Music Practice

Podcast: Kill Bad Ideas and Multiply Your Musical Progress

The Best of Modacity™ Subscriptions & Discounts

How Using Modacity Can Help You Teach Music Better

Using Spaced Repetition to Achieve Effective Practice

5 Ways to Create Healthy and Effective Practice Habits

Why It’s Incredibly Important to Rate Your Mastery

The Critical Importance of Visualization in Music Practice

A Musician’s Guide to Overcoming Performance Anxiety

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