It's not just another piano lesson… It's a physical, intellectual, and spiritual journey!
This is my last posting in the series Emotional Preparation. I would like to close with a most inspiring celebration of the human spirit. It’s not about what we have (or not), but by what we choose to do with what we have (or not)… learn more… How Your Brain Works
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By what measure do we declare anyone to be “the best” at what they do? learn more… A Lesson For Us All
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As you are about to learn, “having what it takes” is not all about raw talent. On the contrary, success is more about practicing the following as a matter of routine: Curiosity. You know that ignorance is not bliss. Honesty. You acknowledge what you do well and what you need to work on. Such honesty breeds a healthy
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There is no doubt that people differ in levels of expertise and performance in various fields that most consider to be very difficult: music, art, sports, chess, math, physics… to name but a few. But there is a pervasive belief is that there are a rare few individuals who “have it” and a vast majority of
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Learning Goals Applying the lessons learned in Emotional Preparation and How Your Brain Works, we are going to learn how to study-practice music the right way. It is critically important that you fully understand the simple, but powerful, concepts presented here for at least two reasons. First, they will instill study-practice skills/habits that will transforming endless frustration into
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Learning Goals Cultivate healthy emotional attitudes towards music-making and life. Realize that our attitudes and habits, more than our natural talents, determine how successful and happy we are. Profoundly understand the power of self-fulfilling prophecy. Links to Lessons What is Smart? Talent: Myth & Reality Do You Have What it Takes? Who’s the Best Piano Player
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Before you declare yourself untalented, ask yourself this: Have you honestly “done the experiment”?… learn more… Quality First, Quantity Second
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Contrary to popular belief, natural endowment is not typically the primary contributor to the acquisition of expertise. While there are a few notable exceptions, experts in a given field are not typically more “gifted” than non-experts. To that point, consider well the following: Nurture (through opportunity, extensive study, disciplined practice, and coaching) is extremely important in
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