When we hit a plateau in our musical growth, the instinct is to push harder. But as trumpeter Chris Coletti shares in his Mindful Practice course on tonebase, real progress starts by doing less (and noticing more).
Instead of trying to control every note, Coletti teaches a feedback-first approach: set a clear sound goal, then use body awareness and deep listening to guide your adjustments automatically. Like balancing a pencil, improvement happens through subtle, subconscious corrections. No overthinking required!
By combining mindfulness with deliberate focus, this method helps musicians calm the inner chatter, practice more effectively, and reconnect with the joy of playing.
🎥 Watch a free segment from Chris Coletti’s “Mindful Practice” course on tonebase Music, and download the companion workbook below, to explore how awareness can reshape your technique and mindset.
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