Ignite your practice habits & build habits for remarkable results.
Enrollment for this challenge has ended! You can check out the upcoming challenges 👇
Check out the next Challenges!We see you out there plugging away at your practice each day. But... one thing you're always asking us is "How do I maximize my results in the practice room?" While there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, we built this challenge to help you get clear on what you need while developing tools that will leave you feeling empowered - and not defeated - in the practice room.
We designed this challenge to support you with specific action steps and accountability because the real results come when you SHOW UP in a big way!
There are no excuses here. Just you taking messy action and tiny steps each day to chip away at your goals.
Are you ready? Let's goooo!
By the end of this challenge you will:
► Optimize your own practice structure
► Learn about practice techniques you can start using in the practice room today
► Hear from practice gurus and experts
► Amp up your ability to be consistent and joyful in the practice room
► Work on crossing the bridge between practice and performance
► Participate in a 3-day performance challenge and show the group your revised practice goals
► Have the opportunity to get feedback from us on your practice goals & strategy
Like specifics?
THE PLAN 👇
ENROLL BY JAN 15 @ 11:59pm ET!
How does it work?
Inside the challenge you get:
- Easy-to-follow weekly lessons via email
- Live events from us and world-class guests surrounding the challenge's topic with recordings to watch later
- PDF and video resources to support your learning accessible in our online platform
- A space of accountability and support within our digital platform, Facebook group and emails
- PLUS a LIVE Q&A to get all of your questions answered about the challenge
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, JAN 15 @ 11:59pm ET!
INTRODUCING THE 2023 CHALLENGES
We have 5 challenges planned for the year to help you amp up a wide-range of skills to help your musicianship, career, and life as a human.
Practice Design Challenge
Jan/Feb 2023
Create practice habits for remarkable results. Learn about practice techniques, hear from practice gurus, amp up your ability to be consistent and joyful in the practice room, and work on crossing the bridge between practice to performance.
Enrollment has ended.
Body & Breath Challenge
Mar/Apr 2023
How can we embody our artistic intentions? In this challenge we will explore Alexander Technique, somatics, breathing pedagogy and more so that you can play with more ease and release your expressive potential.
Portfolio Challenge
May/June 2023
We all need one... a portfolio! Whether it's a website, resume, cover letter, social media presence, or anything else that shows the world who you are, it's time to iterate on and improve it all!
Mindset Challenge
Sept/Oct 2023
How do we develop the self efficacy skills to thrive as a human? How do we develop time management skills, overcome stress, build habits, and develop the mindfulness we need to feel creative and happy? This module seeks to answer those questions!
Career Challenge
Nov/Dec 2023
You're the CEO of your life! In this module you will learn and explore the business and career skills you need to Thrive. Think grant writing, marketing, starting a business, audience development and more.
GET'UM ALL!
If you join our THRIVE Membership, you'll get all the challenges as part of the membership plus access to our video library, all of our live events and additional support.
Say in touch about the Thrive Challenges!
We will send you info, special surprises and more related to the Thrive Challenges!
You're in the right place if you want to:
🙋♀️ Take specific action to develop the skills you need to create a more efficient and joyous practice routine
📖 Gain knowledge and get access to up-to-date resources curated to support your journey as a 21st century musician
🌱 Get accountability and support while staying focused on a specific goal. Remember: no excuses here, just messy action!
🌎 Learn from thought leaders and musicians that are doing incredible things from all around the world. Who you surround yourself with impacts your mood and trajectory!
Want all the challenges + more?
JOIN THE THRIVE MEMBERSHIP
Expand the skills that matter just as much as how you play
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Our Thrive Membership will help you:
🌿 Grow beyond being a "good player" and become a truly dynamic musician by focusing on ALL the skills that matter just as much as how you play
🧠 Develop a strong, steady mindset, empowering you to push past your fears
✏️ Gain the necessary skills to build everything from great practice routines to a resume that stands out
❤️ Receive continual support and guidance from your hosts, guests and the Thrive community
AS A THRIVE MEMBER YOU GET:
- All Thrive Challenges with replays and continuous access
- Live masterclasses + workshops each month recorded for later
- All-access pass to our entire library of video lessons and replays of over 40 workshops/ masterclasses and 50+ video lessons
- New video lessons each month on mindset, wellness, business & more
- Library of PDF downloads
- Access to our digital platform where you can comment and interact with other THRIVE members
- Special member discount of 20% off all our other programs and products
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One 60-min Q&A hosted by a THRIVE host each month where you can ask questions and get support
Have more questions?
How does the Practice Challenge work?
I'm already in school - do I have time for this?
What if I don't complete it in 21 days? How long do I have access?
How long are the lessons/what's the time committment?
What's the refund policy?
Is this right for me if I'm a beginner? Who is it for?
I'm a Thrive member. Do I get this for free?
You mention a Facebook group. Do I need it to participate?
Meet your coaches,
Ixi, Tiffany, Ted & Nick!
Hi! We are Ixi, Tiffany, Ted and Nick! We've got a diverse set of experiences under our belts and want to share them with you. As your Thrive hosts, we curate your content and find incredible guests and topics that we know will offer you important learning. We look out for trends and things we think you need to know and then bring them to you!
Ixi Chen (top left) plays clarinet in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and teaches at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. Dr. Tiffany Valvo (top right) is the former clarinet professor at Virginia Commonwealth University, is a freelancer and teacher and the Social Media/Digital Content Specialist at Cal Performances at UC Berkeley. Ted Nelson (bottom left) is a cellist in the Cincinnati Symphony and Producing Artistic Director of Concert Nova with a lot of experience understanding the roles of orchestral management. Nick Photinos is a multi-Grammy Award-winning cellist, a founding member of Eighth Blackbird, and has collaborated and toured with an astounding array of artists.
