Feb 27, 2023
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Pianist/Organist
How will you structure your practice?
How will you structure your practice?
Will you explore new repertoire? Have you explored music of different eras? The Organist’s Manual by Roger E. Davis has short pieces from nearly all eras of organ composition. Take time to play through pieces to get a flavor of the music then ask for guidance finding music of a specific era. Did you hear music you liked on our past recitals? Go back to the programs and get the name of specific…
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Ideas to contemplate
Ideas to contemplate as you work to realize your dreams, fulfill your goals, and create beautiful music:
Learn to play simple things brilliantly. Fundamentals are the key to everything. Playing a simpler piece in an elegant fashion is better than playing a difficult piece poorly.
Be consistent in your practice. Your work each day creates your future success.
Work on effortlessness. Your playing…
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Questions galore
Each of my students is asked to prepare at least three questions for each of their lessons. It is a great teaching/learning tool for student and teacher. Following are several from last week.
“Where did the word “organ” come from? The word organ is derived from the Greek όργανον (organon), a generic term for an instrument or a tool, via the Latin organum, an instrument similar to a portative…
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Look for connections
Excerpted from Wynton’s 12 Ways to Practice, from Music to Schoolwork
Look for connections: No matter what you practice, youʼll find that practicing itself relates to everything else. It takes practice to learn a language, cook good meals or get along well with people. If you develop the discipline it takes to become good at something, that discipline will help you in whatever else you…
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And yet more ways to practice
And yet more ways to practice
Excerpted from Wynton’s 12 Ways to Practice, from Music to Schoolwork
Think for yourself: Your success or failure at anything ultimately depends on your ability to solve problems, so donʼt become a robot. Thinking for yourself helps develop your powers of judgment. Sometimes you may judge wrong and pay the price; but when you judge right you reap the rewards.
Be optimistic: How you feel…
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5 & 6 of 12 Ways to Practice
5 & 6 of 12 Ways to Practice
Excerpted from Wynton’s 12 Ways to Practice, from Music to Schoolwork by Wynton Marsalis
Practice hard things longer: Donʼt be afraid of confronting your inadequacies; spend more time practicing what you canʼt do. Adjust your schedule to reflect your strengths and weaknesses. Donʼt spend too much time doing what comes easily. Successful practice means coming face to face with your…
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2 more (of 12) ways to practice
2 more (of 12) ways to practice
Excerpted from 12 Ways to Practice, from Music to Schoolwork by Wynton Marsalis
Concentrate: You can do more in 10 minutes of focused practice than in an hour of sighing and moaning.
Relax and practice slowly: Take your time; donʼt rush through things. Whenever you set out to learn something new – practicing scales, multiplication tables, verb tenses in Spanish – you need to start slowly…
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