{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Piano Tech Radio Hour","title":"Practice, Perfected w/Dr. Molly Gebrian","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3612,"description":"In this episode of Piano Tech Radio Hour,  host Eathan Janney welcomes Dr. Molly Gebrian, a professional violist, educator, and neuroscientist who merges music performance with cognitive science. As they gather over the July 4th weekend, they explore how musicians can transform their practice using brain-based strategies.She shares her journey from early childhood lessons on the violin to a deep commitment to the viola, shaped by a serious injury that forced her to rethink her approach to music. Her academic path, spanning Oberlin College, the New England Conservatory, and Rice University, equips her with a rare combination of musical expertise and scientific insight.Using relatable analogies, from stain removal to business meetings, our host and guest explore complex brain processes in ways that feel practical and intuitive. She also shares her current work at the New England Conservatory, where she teaches the science of practicing and coaches students one-on-one.Dr Molly also discusses her new book, Learn Faster, Perform Better, and encourages listeners to explore her extensive library of videos, PDFs, and a concise newsletter—all designed to help musicians get more out of their practice time.About:Dr. Molly GebrianDr. Molly Gebrian is a violist, educator, and author who bridges the worlds of classical music and neuroscience. They know her as a passionate advocate for musicians' health and effectiveness, grounded in both performance experience and cognitive research. With degrees from Oberlin College, New England Conservatory, and Rice University, she combines her scientific curiosity with artistry in a rare and refreshing way.At New England Conservatory, she teaches courses in the science of practicing and music cognition, while also mentoring students one-on-one on practice strategies. She is widely recognized for championing underrepresented composers and for developing actionable, research-based tools that help musicians perform with confidence and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/coccGkiaL_EId8bSw0gIyalIKP-KKNEGLsh_ZB4FTng/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/Lzk3MzMvMTY3Njgx/NDI5MC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}