1 – Spaced Practice

by Nuno Marinho | May 15, 2016 | Performance

Spaced Practice is the process of using small numbers of repetitions spaced several times through the course of a day, week or month. Think about it this way. You ask a foreign friend how to say “I Love You” in their language. Will you repeat the expression endlessly...

Getting Results: Short Term Vs. Long Term

by Nuno Marinho | May 8, 2016 | Performance

Proper practice prevents poor performances. Top performers aim to grow as human beings so they work their craftsmanship. Great performance is the main goal, so we practice to perform better. But the way top performers reach their peak and enhance their abilities is...

Dario Napoli Interview

by Nuno Marinho | Apr 10, 2016 | Gypsy Jazz

Italian Gypsy Jazz guitarist, blogger of “Diary Of a Gadjo”, teacher and composer Dario Napoli opens his heart and mind in this thoughtful, conscious and inspiring interview. Here it is: “Cotto a puntino” 🙂 1 – What have inspired you to start playing music? Tell us...

Irene Ypenburg Interview

by Nuno Marinho | Mar 27, 2016 | Gypsy Jazz

Irene Ypenburg is something special… What a thoughtful, kind and wise human being. Gypsy Jazz really has a place for everybody, regardless of their origins, backgrounds or social environment. In this (maternal tone) interview Irene will guide you into some...

Antoine Boyer Interview

by Nuno Marinho | Mar 13, 2016 | Gypsy Jazz

Starting at a very young age, getting recognition from his pairs and being an awarded musician is always both surprising and worth to talk about. A bit of an introvert, this young man overflows his musical talent into Classical music as well as into the Gypsy Swing....