Hitz Academy Summer Masterclass Series

4 Myths About Focus That Are Sabotaging Your Practicing

Plus 5 strategies to stay locked in — starting in your next session.

Monday, June 22 · 8pm ET · $39

Andrew shares what this masterclass is about — and what you'll walk away with.

Sound familiar?

✕You always sit down to practice with good intentions, but some days your mind is somewhere else within minutes.
✕You can feel yourself getting frustrated when your attention drifts — which somehow makes it even harder to concentrate.
✕You feel like focus is something you simply don't have some days and there's nothing you can do about it.
✕You've started to wonder if focused practicing is just something other musicians are naturally better at than you.
✕Some sessions you put in the time and walk away not quite sure what actually got better.

If any of that sounds familiar, it's not a discipline problem. It's a focus problem — and focus is a skill you develop, not something you are born with.

What You'll Walk Away With

✓A clear understanding of what focus actually is — and why the way most musicians think about it is making it harder, not easier
✓A way to identify what's actually undermining your focus — so you can address the cause instead of just trying harder
✓Permission to stop beating yourself up when your mind wanders — and what to do instead
✓A set of proven strategies for getting back on track when you feel yourself drifting — without relying on willpower alone
✓The ability to recognize when you've hit your limit — and what to do about it instead of grinding past it
✓A plan for walking into your next practice session with more intention and walking out with more to show for it

Focus isn't something you either have or you don't. It's a skill — and like every skill you've developed as a musician, it gets better when you actually work on it.

The frustrating part isn't that focus is hard some days. It's feeling like there's nothing you can do when it is. This masterclass changes that. You'll leave with a clear picture of how focus actually works, why it breaks down, and exactly what to do about it — starting the week of June 22.

Imagine walking into your next practice session knowing that a wandering mind isn't a character flaw — it's just the spotlight drifting. And you know exactly how to point it back.

About Andrew

Andrew Hitz has performed as a soloist and with various ensembles in 49 states and almost 30 countries across four continents, including a 14-year run with Boston Brass. He has taught masterclasses at institutions including The Juilliard School, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing.

He is the founder of Hitz Academy, the host of The Brass Junkies, and the creator of Practice Room Mastery: The Four M's Method — an online course built around the same system frameworks you'll explore in this masterclass.

Everything Andrew teaches about practicing comes from strategies he still uses himself, every day.

What to Expect

Date & Time	Monday, June 22 at 8pm ET
Platform	Zoom — link sent upon registration
What's included	Full recording, detailed notes, and a step-by-step implementation checklist — plus the ability to submit your questions in advance
Questions	Submit yours anytime before the masterclass — details in your confirmation email
Price	$39 — or $58 for the full Practicing Bundle (includes I.T.S.S. and The Practice Room Reset)

4 Myths About Focus That Are Sabotaging Your Practicing

✓Full masterclass recording — yours to keep
✓Detailed notes
✓Step-by-step implementation checklist
✓Advance Q&A submission

$39

Want all three Practicing Bundle masterclasses? Get I.T.S.S., The Practice Room Reset, and 4 Myths About Focus for $58 — save $59 off the individual price.

Questions? Email andrew@hitzacademy.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be a recording if I can't make it on June 22?

Yes — everyone who registers receives the full recording, detailed notes, and implementation checklist regardless of whether they attend. Register now and watch on your own schedule.

Is this masterclass relevant to my instrument?

Completely. The strategies in this masterclass apply to any musician on any instrument at any level. If you have a practice room, this is for you.

How do I submit my questions in advance?

Details will be in your confirmation email after you register. No need to have your questions ready now.

Do I need to be an advanced musician to get value from this?

Not at all. The focus strategies in this masterclass apply whether you're a conservatory student or a working professional. If anything, the earlier you start working on this, the better.

I already know I need to focus better. How is this different from just trying harder?

That's exactly the point — trying harder is rarely the answer, and this masterclass will show you why. You'll leave with a clear understanding of what's actually getting in the way and specific strategies to address it. Effort isn't the problem. Having the right tools is.

Focus is a skill. It's time to start treating it like one.

You've probably already spent plenty of sessions frustrated with yourself for not being able to lock in. This masterclass is about replacing that frustration with a clear understanding of how focus actually works — and exactly what to do on the days it doesn't show up.

Questions? Email andrew@hitzacademy.com