Today's meditation session took a unique form: it happened while I attended Brad Mehldau's solo concert at the magnificent Maison Symphonique in Montreal. Despite the change in setting, this experience prompted deep reflections and felt just like a meditative journey.

Once I entered the hall and sa...

I'm learning to take steps back when I need to. Sometimes, the best thing we can do for our progress is to know when to stop, without judgment—a challenging concept for musicians. From the beginning of our careers, we're constantly pressured to be better and faster, with a sense of urgency in our re...

I recently had a chat with a follower who was struggling to stay focused during long practice sessions, mentioning how it often led to putting things off and slowed down progress. This got me thinking about focus: What makes it happen? Why does it sometimes slip away? How can we make it better?

Thi...

Imagine an empty house with several windows and rooms, devoid of furniture. People can enter to visit and leave whenever they want. Now, close all the doors and windows. Even though the visitors are locked inside the house, they are still not the house itself. Regardless of the time spent inside, th...