Hitz Academy Summer Masterclass Series

Does Practicing Ever Feel Like a Chore? Here's What to Do When It Does.

Nine strategies to reset your practicing — in the moment and for the long haul.

Tuesday, June 16 · 8pm ET · $39

In 60 seconds, Andrew explains why even disciplined, consistent musicians need a reset button — and the tools this masterclass will give you.

Sound familiar?

✕Some days you sit down to practice and just... go through the motions
✕You put in the time, but you're not improving as much as you'd like
✕You know you should be mixing things up but you're not sure where to start
✕You're consistent — but consistent and stuck aren't mutually exclusive
✕The practice room used to excite you. Lately it can feel like an obligation.

The practice room doesn't get stale. Your approach does — and that's fixable.

What You'll Walk Away With

✓Sam Pilafian's framework for the three kinds of practice sessions — and how to use it to bring intention to every single one
✓A fresh relationship with the fundamentals you already practice — so they never feel like going through the motions again
✓A clear framework for telling the difference between a rut and a routine — so you stop second-guessing yourself
✓A set of resets you can reach for in the moment when a session isn't clicking
✓Strategies to build into your weekly practice so autopilot never gets a foothold
✓The confidence to try something different without feeling like you're abandoning what works

Here's what changes when you have a reset button.

Every musician knows that moment when a practice session starts slipping away — when it feels like you're doomed to an unproductive hour no matter what you do. This masterclass gives you a toolkit of strategies to reach for the moment progress stops.

This isn't about practicing more. It's about having a reset button when things aren't clicking.

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	Tuesday, June 16 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 4 Myths About Focus)

The Practice Room Reset: How to Make Practicing Feel New Again

✓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 16?

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?

Yes — everything covered applies to any instrument, including voice. The strategies are about how you practice, not what you practice.

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. Whether you're a high school student, a college music major, or a working professional, the strategies in this masterclass apply to anyone who practices an instrument regularly. The system works at every level.

Is this relevant to where I am in my playing right now?

If you practice an instrument — at any level, in any style — you'll have sessions that feel off. That's not a beginner problem or an advanced problem. It's a human problem. The resets in this masterclass work whether you're a high school student or a 30-year professional.

Your next reset is one masterclass away.

Register today and you'll leave with a framework for making every practice session feel intentional — and a clear plan for what to do the next time one starts to slip away.

$39 individual — or get all three Practicing Bundle masterclasses for $58