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Breathe Brave

Courses and workshops for passionate teachers to deepen their knowledge and

Nervous System Neutral

Virtual and/or in-person residencies and classes to support your learners

SPARK Practice Library

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ACADEMIC WORK AT SPARK PRACTICE

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ISME Montreal

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PAMA NYC

Virtual and/or in-person residencies and classes to support your learners

AVS Artist in Residence

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Upcoming SPARK Events

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SPARK PRACTICE AROUND THE WORLD

Articles, Conferences, & Research

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IVC Paris Decoding your Performance Profile

ACADEMIC WORK AT SPARK PRACTICE

Interviews & Press

SPARK Practice in the media

Achieve consistent, confident results with SPARK Practice, the Intentional Practice System

Paris Talks Intentional Practice as a Performance Superpower
Musical U: Overcoming The 4 Types Of Performance Stress
Musical U: The Practice Ingredients For Successful Performance, with Sarah Niblack
HorizonVU ‣ Sarah Niblack Revolutionizes Musical Instrument Practice with ⚡SPARK Practice
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Performance success starts in the practice room.

When you learn how to practice, the whole world opens.

SARAH NIBLACK, THE PRACTICE PROFESSOR

BEYOND THE SPARK PRACTICE UNIVERSE

Further Reading

Friends, mentors, & inspirations

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Resources for Musicians

Professional Associations

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Institutions & Support for Musician's Health

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Incredible People to Follow

Recompose / Elvira & Kitty

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Molly Gebrian

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Ariel / AT Phila

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What I'm Reading & Listening to

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SPARK Resources for Musicians

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Insipring Research & Researchers

Neuroscience and Neuroplasticity(the science of the brain & how we learn)

Dr. Tara

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Performance Science

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Musician's Health

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Peak Performance

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Essential Reading

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Awesome Podcasts & Media

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SPARK Practice Research & Ideas

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Resources for Teachers & Parents

Professional Associations

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Institutions & Support for Musician's Health

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Incredible People to Follow

Recompose / Elvira & Kitty

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Molly Gebrian

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Ariel / AT Phila

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SPARK Resources for Teachers & Parents

Recompose / Elvira & Kitty

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Molly Gebrian

The navigation design should communicate the relationship between the links it contains so that users understand the options they have for navigating the site.

Ariel / AT Phila

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What I'm Reading & Listening to

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ACADEMIC WORK AT SPARK PRACTICE

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Parent Support

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The brain is the most important instrument you will ever play.

Don't forget to make sure it's also in tune.

SARAH NIBLACK, THE PRACTICE PROFESSOR

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Breathe Brave

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A Better Audition

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Breathe Brave / Emotional Regulation Essentials

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Artist's Way Paris / Creative Recovery for Everyone

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Classical Revolution Paris / Chamber Music Soirées

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Viola / Because Alto Clef is Amazing

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The brain is the most important instrument you will ever play.

Don't forget to make sure it's also in tune.

SARAH NIBLACK, THE PRACTICE PROFESSOR

The brain is the most important instrument you will ever play.

Don't forget to make sure it's also in tune.

SARAH NIBLACK, THE PRACTICE PROFESSOR

The Practice Library

Intentional Practice Strategies for Everyone

SOUND

Everything you need to know about Cake

PERFORMANCE

What Elite Sports Teaches us about Audition Preparation

ATTUNEMENT

What Elite Sports Teaches us about Audition Preparation

RHYTHM

What Elite Sports Teaches us about Audition Preparation

KINESTHETIC

What Elite Sports Teaches us about Audition Preparation

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SOUND

Everything you need to know about Cake

PERFORMANCE

What Elite Sports Teaches us about Audition Preparation

ATTUNEMENT

What Elite Sports Teaches us about Audition Preparation

RHYTHM

What Elite Sports Teaches us about Audition Preparation

KINESTHETIC

What Elite Sports Teaches us about Audition Preparation

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