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Neuro Linguistic ProgrammingNeuro = nerves
Linguistic = language and communication systems
Programming = organizing the components of the system to achieve specific outcomes.


Representational Systems :
Visual (V)    Auditory (A)     Kinesthetic (K)

The Words We Use:
Visual:· looks like
· I can see your point
· a bright idea
· That clears it up!
· I get the picture
· Now I see where this phrase is going
· She has a sparkling technique
Additional words: perspective, see, look; observe, image, clear, vivid, hues, horizon, appear, focus, flashy, colorful, visualize, hazy, dark.

Aural
· It sounds like she is ready for the performance.
· I hear what you are saying.
· He just “tunes out” when I speak to him.
· I question if she is ready for the performance.
· His music really speaks to me.
Additional auditory-based words: tone, tell, talk, say, tune in, volume, give an ear to, harmonious, shrill, amplify, dialogue, cacophony of sound.

Kinesthetic:· Try and feel the phrase this way
· I sense you are concerned about something
· That passage tripped me up in performance
· She has a warm personality
Additional words: made contact with, have a handle on, toughened, softened, shook me up, geared up for, tight, tense, bond, excited, smooth.

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Everyone has a “leading representational system” that they favor over the other systems for speaking, internal dialogue and learning music!! If you can discover what is your “leading system” it will help you to concentrate on developing new learning strategies in the other systems.Ideal learning is TRIPLE CHANNEL LEARNING!


In Practice or Preparation - - - -To implant a strong VISUAL memory, try the following:· Hold your book or music up and to the left and study it .Look carefully at everything that is on the page.
· highlight in a bright color the Repair Points (pedal diagrams at the start of each phrase, where you can start from memory), Pedal markings and dynamics.
· Photocopy your material and highlight important sections and concepts in different colors. Coordinate similar colors to integrate ideas.
· Visualize yourself performing the task you are preparing for. See yourself playing the piece, giving the lecture, or taking the exam…and doing it well!
· Try writing the material out from memory ,especially difficult passages. Do this once a day (especially before going to bed). Only refer to the written material if you cannot
remember something or want to confirm your memory.

To learn in AURAL mode, try the following:· Solfege. Say the names of the notes out loud as you are learning. This installs an, “aural track” into your memory and in concert, you will hear your own voice telling you the notes.

· Say the pedals out loud as you practice tricky parts.
· Count the rhythm out loud. This sets up a solid foundation for all your practice and performing (and it is AWESOME for your students to learn!)
· At a quiet moment, present your whole presentation in your mind perhaps looking to your right at ear level (aural construct). Hear the beauty of your music and be impressed at how
confident you sound. If one area gives you any discomfort, review that area first in your next day’s practice. .
· In all preparation for a performance, daily repetition is imperative!! In order to have information passed from “short term memory” to “long term memory” (where it is most beneficial to us), we must have many repetitions of the same material, time after time. It is far better to work short amounts every day for a week or month than to “cram” for many hours before a concert.
· Learn in small sections. Much time is wasted trying to learn too much information at one time. Less is better, with a minimum of 10 repetitions of each idea, (preferably in all
three learning modes: Triple Channel it!)

To learn in KINESTHETIC mode, try the following:· For every phrase and piece, think about what mood or feeling you want to communicate. Is it happy? Irreverent? Brooding? Full of suspense? Elegant and inspiring?
· Feel how you will be, in front of your audience. Imagine how the floor will feel under your feet, if you will feel the heat of lights, if you will be in a small room or on a large stage.
· Be aware of your posture. Raise your chin, straighten the backbone and push back the shoulders. This puts you into visual mode which is the “safest” for a flawless presentation.
· To “feel the rhythm”; practice your music in your head as you are walking along.
· Press your fingers into the strings, and “press out” the tone. Be aware of the distance between each of your fingers.