Hitz Academy Summer Masterclass Series

Build a Practice System That Works (Even When You Don't Feel Like It)

Motivation comes and goes. A great practice system doesn't rely on it.

Sunday, June 8 · 8pm ET · $39

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In 60 seconds, Andrew breaks down the system you'll build in this masterclass.

Sound familiar?

  • You frequently walk into the practice room without a clear plan and end up winging it
  • You've tried to build a routine before but it falls apart after the first week or two
  • Your practice schedule exists in your head, not on your calendar
  • Some days you practice with great focus, other days you can barely string ten minutes together — and you have no idea why
  • You tell yourself you'll be more consistent when things slow down — but they never do
Your problem isn't discipline. It's the absence of a system.

What You'll Walk Away With

  • A simple system for scheduling practice sessions you'll actually keep
  • How to set up your physical, musical, and digital space so momentum is automatic
  • How to track your practicing in a way that builds confidence instead of guilt
  • How to find your personal creative rhythm and stop practicing at the wrong time of day
  • The 80/20 rule applied to your practice — and why your current system is probably hiding the answer
  • Why waiting to feel motivated is working against you — and what to do instead
  • A real-world case study: the daily system Andrew uses to generate motivation before he ever picks up his instrument

Here's what changes when you have a system.

Most musicians treat motivation like a guest — they wait for it to show up before they get started. This masterclass flips that. You'll leave with a concrete framework for building a practice system that generates its own momentum. Not someday. Starting the week of June 8th.

This isn't about practicing more. It's about building something that works whether motivation shows up or not.

Andrew Hitz

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 & TimeSunday, June 8 at 8pm ET
PlatformZoom — link sent upon registration
What's includedFull recording, detailed notes, and a step-by-step implementation checklist — plus the ability to submit your questions in advance
QuestionsSubmit yours anytime before the masterclass — details in your confirmation email
Price$39 — or $59 for the full Practicing Bundle (includes The Practice Room Reset and 4 Myths About Focus)

I.T.S.S. (It's the System, Stupid)

  • 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 $59 — save $58 off the individual price.
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Questions? Email andrew@hitzacademy.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Will there be a recording if I can't make it on June 8?
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.
I've tried to build a practice routine before and it never stuck. Why would this be different?
Because this isn't about motivation or willpower — it's about building a system that doesn't depend on either. Most practice routines fail because they rely on you feeling ready. This masterclass gives you a structure that runs whether you feel like it or not.

The system you've been missing is one masterclass away.

Register today and you'll leave with a framework for building a practice system that works for you — and a clear plan for what to do first.

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$39 individual — or get all three Practicing Bundle masterclasses for $59