Angela Duckworth discusses the values of talent versus hard work as it applies to various aspects of our lives, such as music, academics, sports, and so much more. Her book is a compilation of years of psychological research on her part to discover the reasons behind success in individuals. The book is divided into three... Continue Reading →

The Little Book of Talent is a follow-up book to Daniel Coyle’s previous publication, The Talent Code. In this book, Coyle organizes the thoughts of his first book into 52 simplified and succinct tips to help individuals in the process of motivation, progress and talent-building. Coyle’s advice is built on the premise that talent is not in-born. Anyone... Continue Reading →

Everyone knows (or at least they should know) that daily practice is essential for developing any skill. During lessons, you are given valuable knowledge to help you achieve your goals, but if you don't put those things into practice when you go home, I can promise you, you won't go very far. I can also... Continue Reading →

Let me introduce you to my good friend, Leo. He's two years old, 4 feet tall, and light brown in color. He has the most beautiful singing voice you can imagine. Leo is my cello. The cello has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest... Continue Reading →