All Hector Scott articles
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BlogsStop falling into behaviour loops: the importance of teaching students how to practise
Violinist Hector Scott shares how bad practice habits can create the illusion of progress, and offers solutions to break the cycle
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BlogsHow to unlock hidden potential, part three: Principles for developing potential
Violinist Hector Scott shares his insights into how to make practice engaging and help a pupil become a better version of themselves. In the final of three parts, he explores the principles for developing potential
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BlogsHow to unlock hidden potential, part two: Longevity in string development
Violinist Hector Scott shares his insights into how to make practice engaging and help a pupil become a better version of themselves. In part two of three, he explores the concept of playing the long game to promote longevity in string development
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BlogsHow to unlock hidden potential: Redefining progress and the problem of procrastination
Violinist Hector Scott shares his insights into how to make practice engaging and help a pupil become a better version of themselves. In part one of three, he tackles the matter of redefining progress and the problem of procrastination
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BlogsPreventing procrastination: how to never put off until tomorrow the music you can explore today
Hector Scott shares some fun games and strategies to help motivate young students in their practice sessions
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BlogsChallenge your curiosity and your preconceptions: violinist Hector Scott
How to keep an open mind and avoid reverting to pre-programmed personal responses when learning, teaching and making music
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Blogs‘Hello you beautiful thing’: Hogarthian analysis in string playing
Violinist Hector Scott illustrates how employing Hogarthian principles of grace and beauty can help musicians explore physical and musical gestures from different perspectives
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BlogsShould Scale Systems Come With A Health Warning?
Violinist Hector Scott examines how players can use scales to exercise curiosity and exploration of musical expressivity, as opposed to excessive, grinding, repetitive practice
