I am hosting a virtual weekend retreat through my project, HarpSparks, on the neuroscience of practicing with guest speaker Dr. Molly Gebrian.

Through the lens of brain research, Dr. Gebrian offers fascinating and immediately applicable insight for musicians on improving practice methods, memory techniques, and performance. Dr. Gebrian currently teaches courses on practicing at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. Her book, Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician’s Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing, was published by Oxford University Press in 2024.

Register here for the retreat: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2025-harpsparks-virtual-retreat-the-neuroscience-of-practicing-tickets-1288609889869?aff=ebdsshcopyurl&utm-source=cp&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing

Schedule for Saturday, May 24th

10—11:30 am - What Musicians Can Learn About Practicing from Current Brain Research

1-3 pm - Interactive Workshop: Interleaved Practice

Schedule for Sunday, May 25th

10—11:30 am - The Science of Memory

1-3 pm - Anti-Masterclass