The “Urgency Effect” and How to Prioritize More Effectively in the Practice Room

Some things are urgent (a gig today), while other things are important (a big audition in 2 months). How can we make the best use of our practice time so that we are at our best for the truly important moments? The “Urgency Effect” and How to Prioritize More Effectively in the Practice Room * * * Have you been feeling a little stuck or stagnant in the practice room? Or has performance anxiety and the gap between practice and performance been a nagging issue that hasn’t changed, no matter ho...