Why I Teach

People sometimes ask me why I gave up performing. And until now, I always said that I didn’t fully understand it. I knew I had dreamed of becoming a great pianist since I was five years old, and that I had followed that dream as far as it took me, into a...

Passion, Pleasure, and Perfectionism

The music building at Indiana University was locked on Sunday mornings when I was a student. But of course we had to get in to practice! We were passionate, dedicated musicians! So we figured out a way. The building had a back door that could only be pushed opened...

Nora Krohn on Loving Your Mistakes

I’m delighted to publish Nora Krohn’s latest article, Loving Your Mistakes, in this issue of Fearless Performing E-zine. As a remarkable performer, teacher, writer, and person, who represents a younger generation of musicians, Nora has been a refreshing...

Nourishing Yourself

by Madeline Bruser As I write this, I’m getting ready to leave my home and family in New York City for the beautiful campus of Edinboro University, where I will direct the Art of Practicing Institute’s annual summer program, Mindfulness, Confidence & Performance....

Nora Krohn on Creativity and Freedom

I’m delighted to present another wonderful article by Nora Krohn: Creativity and Freedom. As an active, young performer, Nora offers a valuable voice and perspective to Fearless Performing E-zine. I invite you to read more about her, and I hope you enjoy this...