In Episode 3 of The Practice Project Podcast from nkoda, your hosts Bethany Thomas and Riki Beazley explore the interplay between sleep and music practice.They look at the key insights from a 2006 study by Amy Simmons and Robert Duke, "Effects of Sleep on Performance of a Keyboard Melody", and shed light on the crucial role that sleep plays in the consolidation of new motor skills learnt during music practice.You’ll gain a different perspective on the role of rest in the learning process, and Bethany and Riki share 3 specific techniques - distilled from the research - to incorporate into your practice routine.Whether you're wanting to optimise your practice sessions, or refine your teaching methods, this episode offers plenty of food for thought. So subscribe now, wherever you usually get your podcasts.With an nkoda subscription, you can access 110,000+ titles from over 140 publishers, use advanced annotation tools, and much more. Practice smart, sleep smart, and let nkoda enhance your musical journey.Try nkoda free for 7-days here: https://app.nkoda.com/sign-upTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nkodamusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkodamusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nkoda

In Episode 2 of The Practice Project Podcast, your host Bethany Thomas reviews the 2020 research paper: 'Cellists: sound quality is shaped by their primary postural behaviour' by Jocelyn Rozé and her team.This insightful episode reveals the vital role that posture plays in achieving optimal musicality and rich timbre - moving beyond the idea that focusing on posture is only about preventing health problems.As Bethany sets out the key insights from the study, you'll gain a better understanding of the integral relationship between posture and musical performance, and discover valuable insights to improve your own practice, performance and teaching.The Practice Project Podcast, brought to you by nkoda, continues its mission to bridge the gap between academic research and music practice, helping musicians to practice well, play well, and stay healthy. Don't miss out - subscribe now, wherever you get your podcasts.Try nkoda free for 7-days here: https://app.nkoda.com/sign-upTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nkodamusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkodamusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nkoda

In the first episode of ‘The Practice Project Podcast’ from nkoda, the world's premier sheet music app, we take the first step in transforming your approach to musical practice, performance and teaching.Hosted by Bethany Thomas, this episode dives into the 2015 article "How Brain Research Can Inform Music Teaching" by Donald and Jennifer Walter. The main theme of the episode is the neuroscience behind deliberate practice, which changes the perspective from hours spent on practice to targeted, focused activities capable of producing tangible changes in our brains.Implementing deliberate practice techniques will allow you to optimise your musical practice and unlock your full potential as a musician, student or teacher.For continued insights and techniques which will transform your music-making, subscribe to The Practice Project Podcast. Available now from all good podcast providers.Try nkoda free for 7-days here: https://app.nkoda.com/sign-upTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nkodamusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkodamusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nkoda

The Practice Project Podcast is brought to you by nkoda, the world’s premier digital sheet music app, with over 110,000 titles from more than 140 publishers.This trailer introduces our unique podcast series, which aims to transform the landscape of your music practice, performance and teaching through the lens of academic research. The nkoda team, with their experience and passion for music, will guide you through the insights and applications of research-based musical practice techniques.The objective of The Practice Project Podcast is simple but profound: to revolutionise how you practice, teach and perform music. In each episode, we will delve into a specific topic, distilled from academic articles and research studies. Expect to uncover efficient, proven practice methods, learn innovative teaching strategies, and challenge some preconceptions you might hold about musical practice.Whether you're a teacher, a student or a musician, our podcast series will enhance your teaching methods, practice routines, performances and your overall understanding of music. By subscribing, you'll join a diverse group of musicians, students and educators eager to use research-based musical practice techniques to their fullest potential.The first episode of The Practice Project Podcast is just around the corner. Subscribe now, through all good podcast providers, and join us as we bridge the gap between academic research and musical practice. Discover, learn and evolve with nkoda.Try nkoda free for 7-days here: https://app.nkoda.com/sign-upTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nkodamusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nkodamusic/Twitter: https://twitter.com/nkoda