2 – Random Practice

by Nuno Marinho | May 22, 2016 | Performance

Re-order your topics and subjects in an interleaved fashion. This way you’ll prevent yourself from boredom and continuously trigger your brain to new things. In the long run switching randomly through subjects will improve your ability to acquire and retain the...

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...