How to Nail Your Performance Every Time

Your palms are clammy. Your heart is fluttering. Your mouth feels like cotton and a bead of sweat trickles down your back. No, you’re not heading out on your first date. You’re standing just off-stage in a concert hall, ready to walk out and dazzle the judges with...

VIDEO: John Tracy Interview Part 1 – Parents Help Their Kids Succeed in Music

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Mimi West, the founder of “My Dream Teacher.”  You can check out the website by clicking here.  I had a lot of fun answering a variety of questions about my music education in general, my personal music...

Six Techniques for Perfect Practice

Remember the old saying “practice makes perfect”? Well, forget it. You can practice the same song for five hours, but if you’re practicing it incorrectly, all you’ll get for your trouble is a very strongly ingrained mistake. When I was a budding young pianist, I had a...