Can we make our new year resolutions stick? Let’s try! Nathalie’s vlog #53
A happy, healthy, joyous and wonderful 2024 to all of you! I hope you had a lovely holiday season and could regenerate a little bit.I don’t know about you, but I always feel a little uncomfortable with new year resolutions, since there are so many ideas and projects in my…
Vlog #52 How I practice memory work with Ravel Sonatine mvt 1
Practicing a piece by heart requires a great deal of effort, but there are some handy tricks to make the task easier and more comfortable.For today’s vlog, I thought it would be nice to film an actual authentic practice session for you, where I am in the process of relearning…
Three things to avoid in any music practice. Nathalie’s Vlog #43
Music practice! It’s what makes us better at our instrument, at understanding music, at listening, at performing…at least, if done well. As with any skill, it takes time to develop good habits and I thought it a good idea to share some big traps to avoid during your practice time.…
5 basic principles to remember when practicing music. Nathalie’s Vlog #34
Music! It’s so FABULOUS and wonderous and awesome! So much so, that often times – when we practice – we forget some of the fundamentals…and therefore loose valuable time, effort, or even motivation. So as a reminder to both you and me, here are 5 basic principles to keep in…
Tips on how to get the Fulbright award. Nathalie’s Vlog #31
First of all, I apologize for how dark the image is in this video! Night falls pretty early in Austria, so I’ll make sure to have a little bit more light next time! As for the subject of this vlog, to anyone who is interested in studying in the US,…
Three tips to help you face high pressure. Nathalie’s Vlog #22
Today’s vlog is definitely inspired by personal turmoil in the last couple of weeks. I always feel March is an extremely busy month and each year I try to plan it better and each year it’s still hell. Maybe I should just back off, haha! Anyway, if you’re dealing with…
When facing the unknown. Nathalie’s Vlog #6
I know I know, I’m late! But nevertheless, thanks to online ordering and delivery, my dear laptop could charge and I could render the video! Today I’m talking about change. Big change, small change, fun change, not-so-fun change…it’s a major part of life and even though we might realize this…
Comfortabel ver van huis in vier stappen
Het vooruitzicht om langere tijd in het buitenland te studeren of te verblijven, is niets minder dan opwindend. Een nieuw avontuur staat voor de deur, je zal zoveel nieuwe mensen leren kennen, zoveel dingen ontdekken, ervaringen opdoen en bijleren. Maar het kan ook heel intimiderend zijn. De stap zetten om…
Three Effective Ways to Find the Courage to Keep Going
Let’s say you’ve been working really, really hard on a project. In order to get it done, you’ve invested every spare second, you’ve saved every penny, you’ve learned a ton of new skills, you’ve relocated your comfort zone to a brand new area and you’re actually starting to like the…
Five Personally Tested and Approved Tips to Overcome Stage Fright
Whether you’re a musician, an actor, a comedian, a motivational speaker or you find yourself about to go on stage for any other reason...you might have encountered this little unwanted creeper called stage fright. It has the ability to reduce your regular wit and intelligence levels below 0% and
