Bright Sparks: Creative Practices to Light Your Way

One of the main desires we have as creatives is expressing our true voice. Our ‘voice’ is the authentic expression of our deepest selves.

Finding your voice in the first place may seem like a long or advanced process. Not so! The clues to your unique style surround you at this very moment.

Uncover the clues to your authentic voice.

Hi, this is Diana. And Bright Knowledge instants give you one thing you can do today to move your creativity ahead. And today I want to talk about finding your style. When we talk about finding our voice, which is a very common thing in music, in writing, finding your style of painting, your style of dancing, whatever word we use for finding that essential essence of yourself, it can seem kind of elusive how to actually find your voice.

Here's the thing. There are so many clues out there already right now for you. And those clues are, what are you attracted to? What do you love? As you notice what you love, those things together make your style. So f...

Feel like adding some July juice to your Practice?

Today's super-short Instant (just over 1 min!) gives you the small yet mighty tip that sets you up for focused and joyful Practice.

Meaning, you can learn better PLUS feel more creatively inspired, all leading to greater motivation long term!

Enjoying these tips to advance your learning?

These tips all come from the Bright Way System I developed over decades of teaching, performing and researching. Bright Way Harp Circle teaches you the proven System for how to learn better, faster, deeper.

Learn to be your best teacher! Whatever your level, genre or style of harp, building the core skill of learning is key to progress and confidence.

Hi, this is Diana. Bright Knowledge Instants give you one thing you can do today to move your creativity ahead. And today I would like to speak about gratitude to you. When we approach our practice, no matter what art form we have from a space of gratitude, we both learn better and we're more...

Do you feel giving & getting feedback is a bit scary? I understand. I feel the same. Yet it's a risk well worth taking, as the joys far outweigh the lows. Yes, by both giving and receiving feedback we:

• cultivate community

• accelerate our learning process

• stoke our inspiration

• identify blind spots

• build resilience

...to name just a few of the benefits!

How to give and receive healthy feedback? Start with this sweet technique: you'll set the stage for positivity and true communication.

You already know practicing in small chunks usually gets better results. But! It's easy to get caught up in the moment and practice too long, reversing your gains. Or, if you don't have a full hour at our disposal, we often don't practice at all, thinking it's not worth it!

Do you have a Practice Journal? For any art form, your Practice Journal = your personal Artistic Diary! See many examples of Journals here - you'll be able to find 1 in your space right now so you can get writing & reflecting immediately. Your Journal helps with tracking, motivation & inspiration, & more. Bonus: learn the several-second move that helps you get into the right frame of mind, heart & soul for productive practice.

Do you know how to take something from short-term memory into long-term memory?! Learn how and get a head up on Mastery with this Bright Knowledge Instant!

You asked: "What is the best way to transfer improvised music into notes to be able to replicate it?" Watch this Bright Knowledge Instant to hear the answer!

"Is it best to balance creativity with structure?" Addressing a question from you, our community today on this Bright Knowledge Instant!bright knowledge instants

How is breathing contributing to your creativity? Take a breath. Think about it for a moment. Then watch this brand new Bright Knowledge Instant and let us know!

Are you harnessing the power of community? Watch this Bright Knowledge Instant and find out how!