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Playing for the Joy, Not the Ladder
By Dr. Logan Chopyk August 24, 2026 One of the greatest benefits of a career playing weekly new music concerts is the sheer exposure to different styles. Some of my favorite performances were with artists I never would have discovered if not for the job, and that breadth of exposure is part of what makes… Read more
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The Second-Instrument Epiphany: What Saxophone Taught Me About Trombone
August 17, 2026 By Dr. Logan Chopyk As I enter my second month of playing the saxophone, I’m amazed at how easy it is to play—and honestly, how good I already sound. I highly doubt that a true beginner without prior music experience would find it this intuitive. So, why has this transition been so… Read more
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BATR Progress and Setbacks: The Danger of the Symptom Threshold
By Dr. Logan Chopyk August 10, 2026 For the past few months, I have been deeply engaged with Norman Lu’s BATR dystonia retraining protocol, and the initial success has been nothing short of unbelievable. To my immense relief, entire elements of my dystonic symptoms have simply vanished. However, the path to recovery is rarely linear.… Read more
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The Case for Multi-Instrumentalism in Music Learning
By Dr. Logan Chopyk August 3, 2026 Lately, my daily routine has included practicing three to four different instruments. Two of these—the piano and the trombone—are lifelong companions. The other two—the alto saxophone and the acoustic guitar—are relatively new pursuits. When we dedicate our lives to mastering a single instrument, it is easy to assume… Read more