Why Your Brain Should Always Lead the Way - WITH HORSES!! - Flute Tube Note

The more, different ways musicians use to learn and memorize our music, the better. We all learn using slightly different methods. We rely, to different extents, on muscle memory, aural feedback, visual memory, and other means, depending on our aptitudes and backgrounds.
BUT!!!
-----------------Your brain should ALWAYS lead the way!!
Just remember the horse analogy!
During live lessons, I most often give the advice in this video to students as they play their scales. It is SO TEMPTING for music students to search their way through scales by ear, or using muscle memory. I can tell you that my students whose scales are in by far the best shape are those who let their brains lead: what is the key signature? How is this scale formed (intervals, patterns etc)? Is this specific note spelled as F-sharp, or G-flat? Or G, or F-double sharp? It most certainly matters! Try your best NEVER to guess your way, or lead with your ears, through a scale - or anything else. Lead with your brain!
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[@katehunt8029]

Agree.....the analogy of riding a horse is really effective!!!

[@AprilClaytonflute]

Not to imply that horses don't have brains.... but.... you know what I'm getting at 😄

[@ViolinHobby]

Great advice. 👍 When we practice with our brain focused slightly ahead, it'll lead the way when we perform.❤

[@AprilClaytonflute]

Yes! That's the 5-second version of this video! 👏😂

[@KarenS-zy9uz]

Oh my goodness, scary but useful story! And GREAT analogy!!

[@AprilClaytonflute]

It was scary! I probably should've mentioned, but perhaps it became apparent in my story, that I was playing from memory. 😅

[@docwallacemusic]

Great analogy, and compellingly told story!

[@AprilClaytonflute]

Thanks for watching, Doc!

[@Mandyflute-zj7gu]

Great way to present this important topic 👌

[@AprilClaytonflute]

I think it helps to separate the "actors" of the human and the horse? At least that's what I tell myself! 😄

[@NadiaViolin]

Amazing video! So helpful 👏👏👏

[@AprilClaytonflute]

Thanks for watching, Nadia!

[@SatoruTakishima]

Thank you for your always wonderful and heartwarming performance, April. Such a continuous, warm, smooth, elegant and gentle performance, full of lively energy and heartfelt performance. Please continue to listen to many wonderful things. Have a great weekend and much happiness! Satoru

[@artkim-music]

Nice video! Thanks for sharing.

[@AprilClaytonflute]

Thanks for watching!

[@natureismatter]

Really... Awesome... Feeling fantastic 😊

[@AprilClaytonflute]

Glad to hear that 😊

[@leanderhennesreschviolin9902]

Very amazing 👍👏👏👏

[@AprilClaytonflute]

Thanks for the visit!

[@livia.arts.release]

great advice from a real teacher!

[@AprilClaytonflute]

I appreciate that! ❤

[@MichaelWHull]

This is powerful and convincing advice!

[@AprilClaytonflute]

Thanks, MIchael! Hope you're well!

[@JeanneMallow]

Haha! Great story... and I love how you told it!!!

[@AprilClaytonflute]

I kind of felt like I was reliving the experience of that old competition - wonder why? 😅

[@hamdinger7145]

I like her

[@justanotherpiccplayer3511]

Bro is that the Gordon Jacob at the beginning? I played that recently and like no one plays that what
LMAOO IT IS

[@AprilClaytonflute]

Good ear! Yes, with a really short introduction.... 😳