LEARN | SPARK Practice Lab

ADVANCING PERFORMANCE & LEARNING

Welcome to the SPARK Practice Lab, resource library and collaborations in learning to advance the science of performance and performance preparation.

This ongoing project is to assemble resources for practice and develop research partnerships in studying practicing, performance, learning, neurological safety, self-regulation, and practicing for performance.

ADVANCING LEARNING WITH SPARK PRACTICE...

RESOURCES & LEARNING HOW TO LEARN

SPARK PRACTICE LAB LIBRARY

COLLABORATE WITH SPARK PRACTICE

YOUR RESOURCES

FOR PERFORMANCE EXCELLENCE

SPARK PRACTICE LIBRARY

SPARK Practice is centered around building the 3 Zones of Excellence (Mental, Musical, & Mechanical) using the unique SPARK Practice framework.

The SPARK Practice Pillars work to support each zone of excellence.

Please feel free to browse and contribute to the SPARK Practice Lab Resource Library.

SPARK Practice Zones of Excellence
SPARK Practice Formula
SPARK Practice Pillars
- Sound
- Performance
- Attuned Intonation
- Rhythm
- Kinetic Integration

Learning a new way to think about practice and preparing for performance from a place of neurological safety is a big shift - and we’re ready to work together to bring about that shift!

Welcome to SPARK Practice.

SUBMIT YOUR PRACTICE STRATEGY FOR THE LIBRARY

Thank you for your contribution to the SPARK Practice Labs Library! Please include as much detail as possible with instructions, the Zone of Excellence the strategy adresses, and the SPARK Practice Pillar that you feel is the best fit.

⚡️❤️ Happy Practicing!

ADVANCING THE SCIENCE OF

LEARNING HOW TO LEARN & LEARNING HOW TO PERFORM.

What is a Research Partner?

How can my Lab partner with SPARK Practice?

SPARK Practice is brilliant! The system has helped both me & my students become more efficient practicers & more secure performers. It can be applied at every ability level & the results are tangible!

____ Gwendolyn Cawdron, Associate Principal Viola, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

SPARK Practice is effective, practical, and, therefore, motivating! Spark Practice gets results 100% of the time, and I love to use it in my own practice and with my students!

____ Daina Staggs, violinist & Suzuki Association of the Americas teacher, Texas USA

HI! I’M SARAH NIBLACK, HEAD NERD AT SPARK PRACTICE

Even though I thought I learned how to practice in school, I sometimes had trouble with nerves and inconsistent performances. My world-class teachers and conservatories taught me to master my instrument, but NOT how to master my practice.

With SPARK Practice, I developed now-proven techniques for building in mental, musical, and mechanical mastery with neurological safety, and it helped me learn more from my mentors.

Now I feel confident in the practice room and on stage. For the first time I consistently enjoy performing - even in high-pressure situations.

Join me and other SPARK Practicers today. Let's play! 🚀

Sarah Niblack,

_{Former DIV 1 Scholarship Rower}
_{CCM Viola Performance Scholarship Winne}_r
_{Professional Violist, High-Performance & Mindset Coach in Paris, France}

NEXT STEPS

SPARK Practice The Practice Journal

NEW! The Practice Journal is designed for busy, motivated musicians who want flexible support and a plan based in SPARK Practice’s unique combination of neuroscience, elite sports, top musical training, & mindfulness. The perfect companion for the 100 days of SPARK Practice challenge, or any time during the year that you want some more support in your practice.

€27,00 EUR

100 days of SPARK Practice

The #100daysofSPARKpractice challenge is not your regular practice challenge. In THIS challenge, we aim to : 1/ Create a little-to-no-pressure environment (aka we encourage people to aim for mediocrity- be average is the best way towards long-term success!) 2/ Be yourself & connect with others (Having a safe space for your own personality and authenticity bring more personal peace & confidence) 3/ Be part of something bigger (You’re not alone, and the big things in life are more successful if done together. Plus dance parties!!) Sign up for the FREE 100 Days of @sparkpractice Challenge and join us to be yourself, make real non-scary progress, make new friends, & unlimited impromptu dance parties. Plus, you get FREE access to the unique online community of The Practice Room for the entire challenge. 🚀

Free

Private SPARK Practice Session

Take your practice further with a Private Lesson. We can talk about your performance anxiety, how to set up a custom training session, your ideal practice week, or whatever’s on your mind.

€97,00 EUR

TOTAL PACKAGE PLAYER :

STRATEGIES FOR MASTERY

This 16-week class is your personal accompaniment through a full competitive training cycle. From full diagnostic assessments to a weekly progress plan with specific strategies, you’ll go from getting the music to audition-ready.

Your individualized training will be paired with SPARK Practice Intensives & Events, maximizing your individual plan with group motivation.

If you’re ready for this course, you are:

Tired of spending money on auditions you don’t win
Ready to put what you learn into bulletproof, science-based action
Don’t want to spend the next few years trying to “figure it out” alone
You’re ready for your catalyst for success

This course is only available to professional & some pre-professional musicians by application & interview selections. Sign up below to get on the waitlist.

I’M READY TO WIN MY AUDITION 🚀