To be really good at playing the violin, you've got to be able to hear the music you're playing and improvise with it, much like a jazz musician. This skill makes you and the music one and the same. You can hear it still going in your head even though you're playing different notes. Once you've got a piece down, try adding your own flair to it and seeing what happens. To experiment, start by playing the bassline of a song you know well. Then continue playing the line in your head while you improvise on top. It takes the piece to a whole new level and can be very liberating. In short, never trust your memory. You'll end up thinking to yourself, "I think yesterday I stopped somewhere around here...and I had an issue with this bit, but I can't really remember what it was." Clearly that's not going to do you much good. Instead, bring a notebook with you and after you're done, write down a summation of the day's practice. Then tomorrow you can pick up exactly where you left off. Write down anything that you think will be useful, whether it's a problem you're having or a method you found around the problem you're having that you don't want to forget. You could even log your time and plan out the week's schedule, too. At the end of each session, you deserve a reward. Spend your last ten minutes or so having fun. Take an easy piece and play it however you like. Turn it into a dirge, speed it up, and see just how different you can make it sound. Play a piece that makes you smile. Odds are you'll notice that it, too, is sounding better and better. Practicing something every day becomes a drag before long. This 10 minutes may seem like a bit of a waste, but in the long run, it could keep your spirits up. Ending on a high note will make it that much easier to come back to it tomorrow. And the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that.
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One-sentence summary -- Work on your improvisational skills. Write down your progress. End with some fun time.


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One-sentence summary -- Conduct a general search. Locate people using online people finders. Access online historical archives and census data.


It’s possible that these other products might interact with your Zoloft and reduce its effectiveness. This is especially important if you are thinking about taking a product for anxiety or depression, as the ingredients lists could overlap with Zoloft, creating the potential for an overdose. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Advil or Aleve, can interact with Zoloft. When combined, they can decrease your clotting ability and lead to bruising. If you are already at your maximum Zoloft dosage or if your symptoms are wide-ranging, then your doctor might consider a form of combination drug therapy. They’ll prescribe a drug similar to Zoloft or one in another category to boost the effectiveness of your medications overall.  For example, if you are taking Zoloft but may be suffering from thyroid-induced depression, then a thyroid medication, such as Synthroid, might be prescribed. Other drugs, such as aripiprazole, are known to improve the effectiveness of Zoloft without producing any additional side effects. If you are suffering from anxiety or depression, simply raising your Zoloft dosage over time may not be enough to minimize your symptoms. Ask your primary care physician to recommend a therapist who can work with you to combine behavioral and lifestyle examination with psychopharmacology.  For example, when a child is anxious due to a learning disability, Zoloft can relieve some of the anxiety. However, discussing their school environment with a therapist can also help. This combined approach is also referred to as “treating the whole person.”
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One-sentence summary -- Talk with your doctor before taking any other drugs, vitamins, or supplements. Add another drug to complement your Zoloft regimen. Work with a therapist to combat any symptoms of mental illness.


Pruning azalea plants early will allow the plant's energy to be directed toward producing new growth. Assess your azalea to find dead branches and other spots that need trimming. Use a pair of hand clippers to thin the azaleas. Clip out any dead branches. Don't go overboard with this early-season pruning. Each healthy branch you cut away is a branch that could have produced beautiful spring flowers. If you want to drastically change the shape of your azalea, wait until later in the summer. Now is the time to reshape your azalea shrub if you wish. Cut long, stray shoots next to woody branches to retain the azalea's natural form. Trim back areas that seem too crowded to promote air flow and improve the look of the bush. Be sure you make careful cuts - don't use hedge clippers to trim the bush willy nilly. Don't prune too late in the year. Prune no later than 3 weeks after the blooms have gone - otherwise, you'll be cutting away next year's flower growth. If you have an azalea that has grown to large proportions and you're ready to cut it back, you can safely cut it to within a foot of the ground and it will grow back bushy and beautiful. Do it after the blooms of spring have faded, so the plant has time to reestablish itself before the next phase of growth.
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Trim away dead branches in the spring. Do a light pruning after the blooms fade. Do a drastic pruning when necessary.