Are We Learning From Our Mistakes?

This last month, we've been reading The Perfect Wrong Note: Learning to Trust Your Musical Self by award-winning pianist and pedagogue William Westney.This book is all about embracing mistakes, recognizing the value of these moments and what they have to teach us, and cultivating this mindset in our students. Today, I'm sharing four practical insights for musicians and teachers of all instruments.Resource list:Buy this book on AmazonBuy this book on Bookshop (support independent bookstores 🙌)What to read next:📚 See what's on our bookshelf + get curated reading recommendations for musicians, teachers, and entrepreneurs📖 Join the Musician & Co. Book Club + get a 4-week reading plan and links to our reviewsLet's be friends:📱 Find me on Instagram: @ashleydanyew✉️ Email me: [email protected] you're ready, here are 3 ways we can work together:Looking to streamline your business workflows? Visit the ✨new✨ Musician & Co. shop + get customizable pre-written templates created specifically for self-employed musicians, starting at $37.Want to build a diversified portfolio career? Join the Musicpreneur Model and learn the essential business strategies you need as a classical musician in a post-pandemic, AI-generated world + use our proven model to build a portfolio career that's unique to you.Ready to work with us 1:1? From music career advising to professional writing reviews to brand and website audits, we'll bring our best business skills to the table to help you manage and curate your music career.DISCLAIMER: This description contains affiliate links, which means if you decide to purchase through any of them, I will earn a small commission. This helps support the Musician & Co. blog and allows me to continue creating free content (like hosting this book club). Thank you for your support!  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.