John Rabbi Lumagbas

Pianist, Gymnasium student, occasional nerd, a disciplined and humble person who believes in good things with 0.00% expectation. The blood of a philippine batallador!

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Right now, we live in a tremendous and rather emotional situation. Although this “social distancing” subject is very serious for all of us and our performances are cancelled, it does not impede us to be in contact with our love ones and friends. I will wait for the good times. #piano#music#coronavirus#socialdistancing#contact#musician#practice#motivation#inspiration#friends#work#pianist#future#goodtimes (hier: Aarau, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B907g1Yh9W5/?igshid=1gcudo0uq6ha0

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A week of practice, spending time and sharing memories with the people and thinking about my life. I couldn’t be happier then there because I’ve never had a great music camp since 2015. We shared our passion and knowledge to each other. I’m humble and grateful for this opportunity and I just want to thank to those people who made this happen! 🎶🎹 #music#piano#vacation#pianist#musiccamp#blonay#switzerland#life#enjoy#work#humble#brahms#horntrio#tamas#patience#inspiration#motivation#future#musician#chambermusic#geneva#hindemithfoundation#practice (hier: Blonay, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8Z0mGFBm9f/?igshid=1o1ytfpr1sjax

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2020, the most intensive and great year we’re facing! Don’t waste it! Have blessed sunday. #piano#pianist#bach#music#fugue#musician#newyear#2020#work#practice#patience#motivation#inspiration#concentration#projects#aarau#switzerland#school#goals (hier: Aarau, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7OmGSJhTL-/?igshid=zt22hggj83xv

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2019 is coming to an end. We have been going through ups and downs, over unstoppable obstacles. I can not believe how time flies and how far I came. Step by step I reach another level and I hope, that next year our goals will be achieved. Upcoming concerts and new projects are in process. And some resolutions are set up. Those pictures should remind you, that behind this misty curtain lies the unknown. We should be more curious and having no expectations for what we could get. Be grateful and humble for what you give to them and receive from others. And so, I wish you a happy new year and fulfill your goals and wishes! 🗣 #2020#resolution#mountains#aargau#switzerland#forest#fog#mistymorning#hiking#mindset#music#musician#piano#newproject#concerts#life#winter#inspiration#motivation# (hier: Aarau, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6l-Dnkhgh7/?igshid=1dsex9zzzvdy7

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Christmas time is here. I couldn’t resist it to play this beautiful masterpiece from Joe Hisaishi. To take a rest is also part of the process for being successful. Enjoy to your winter time! ❄️🌙 #piano#pianist#joehisaishi#princesmononoke#music#studioghibli#culture#winter#christmas#december#mood#inspiration#motivation#musician#performance#work#humble#rest#practice#practicing#hustle#workethic (hier: Aarau, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5w57J_BKWc/?igshid=10498bu9sf3y2

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Play it with soul, play it with heart. It’s about the moment where you feel the music and spread it to the people. Thank you for this grand opportunity in #wohlen ! After a busy week, I can focus on my work and my next performance. #piano#pianist#schubert#impromptu#wohlen#kantiwohlen#concert#work#practice#patience#concentration#motivation#inspiration#musician#hustle#aargau#hardwork#november (hier: Wohlen, Aargau) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5gIurbhJ1u/?igshid=sk935juay3l7

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Exploring the nature at their natural circumstances is a fundamental aspect in my life. Where else do we find our inspiration. 🍂 #nature#inspiration#daily#naturereserve#switzerland#piano#music#motivation#workethic#humble#patience#time#mindset (hier: Bözen, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4sVMvcBogu/?igshid=ka6dkop8wheh

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Doing homework at night, couldn’t practice or rest a bit. But I’m happy to focus on my school schedule, because it’ll be my last senior year and to pass that we have grind the impatience and frustration.

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Just grinding the mistakes. play it slowly, pay attention to your failures. Love the process and do not blame it! • Episode 26 #beethoven#piano#pianist#musician#grind#work#practice#music#pathetique#sonata#inspiration#concentration#patience#process#curious#aarau#mendelssohn#concerto#10000hours#november#sunday (hier: Aarau, Switzerland) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4ay-6MBWY6/?igshid=el6r10spq54p

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Saturday, 4 AM: Walking the way home after a party. The road is empty so do my thoughts after being drunk. Wasn‘t thinking at that moment, but to forget the failure and frustration after practing and playing it in front of my teacher. Now my mind is clear, I could overcome this pain. But the pain goes on until I reach my. What did you on a Saturday morning at 4 AM?

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After a weak, I practiced the Beethoven Sonata again to see which part I have to improve again. Nevertheless it is a part of progress, Practice is the key. Besides I have to prepare for next concerts in November, Stay tuned! 😁💯 •Episode 25 #piano#pianist#music#beethoven#pathetique#sonata#musician#10000hours#practicing#practice#education#motivation#inspiration#work#hustle#school#autumn#fall#october (hier: Suhr, Aargau) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4AtNdJBqG4/?igshid=1buwwn7gd5nb8

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Student (girl): An academic studies in music isn‘t worth it and you don‘t have a chance to be famouse.

Me: So what? I don’t give a shit what you say. As long as I do and believe what I want to do, I can reach my goal. I will take the risk, no matter what!

- Don‘t be blamed by other peoples opinion. Focus on yourself and have self-awareness. Your are one step ahead.

(that happened today)

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My study trip on the mountains. Feels like, as if a cowboy roams towards freedom. Wish I could stay there and enjoy a peaceful life.

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Throwback to my geographical study trip from the mountains. Such an inspirational place for me and I could hear the “Alpenhorn” motif from Brahms first Symphony. 🏔🇨🇭 #studytrip#mountains#schrattenfluh#switzerland#inspiration#learning#hiking#weather#piano#pianist#music#musician#brahms#brahmssymphonyno1#study#school#backtowork#practice#motivation#longterm#blackwhite (hier: Schrattenfluh) https://www.instagram.com/p/B32eQGuh9ly/?igshid=5lviq70xgxil

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Throwback to my geographical study trip from the mountains 🏔🇨🇭. How much I miss it, such an inspiration for me and and I could hear the “Alpenhorn” motif from Brahms first symphony 🎶. #studytrip#switzerland#geography#mountains#hiking#inspiration#brahms#brahmssymphonyno1#piano#pianist#music#musician#learning#practicing#backtowork#work#practice#longterm#ambition#blackwhite (hier: Schrattenfluh) https://www.instagram.com/p/B32dBw7niWkjMLg53t8xWYn1bD8HnXEtiRE7180/?igshid=1ikjkfch1p5hd

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Do I still love my passion?

I’ve been playing the piano soon for 14 years and I’m questioning myself every time, is it worth it to continue? I don’t earn money yet but I’m Always dreaming to make the people happy with my music and also to show them other pieces whether if it’s from Japan, Philippines or Spain. 

I know it’s hard through those paths that you have to overcome them and that’s for many people the point where they’re asking themself if they still love their passion. Failure, anxiety, lost, time, mental breakdown etc. those are the factors they bring us to despair and to give up or stop there.

But it’s not over, we haven’t achieved everything yet and we want to be better, to improve ourself, the best of our side. So am I still love my passion? Yes, I do and so do your best and live for your passion.

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Same spot, same routine. Practice and work. That’s how many people doing right now. They’re working so hard and someday it becomes monotonous to us that we don’t realize it. For me I’v been working/practicing every single day and I become mad after 3 hours of practice and still I have 3 hours in front of me without a break. The last days I tried to take an hour break (3-1-3) and suddenly it felt much better and. So take a breath and go out for an hour or two!