Sometimes we like
our problems too much. We use complaining and whining as barricades to growth
and success. We just need to grow up and have the courage necessary to just
move forward without hiding behind our crutches. Mrs. Ristad shared the
experience of one pianist playing Brahms, stating that she couldn't overcome
her cleaning of the piece. This of course was not true, but she told herself it
was, and used her fears and excuses as a crutch to stop her progression. Once
she overcame it, she made great progress and was able to keep moving forward in
perfecting the piece.
Key Concept: Don't
whine. Take brave steps forward and keep working on it. It will all work out in
the end.
Key Terms: Playing
like you are the listener and the performer. (not exactly a great term, but I
like the idea)
Making Connections:
I try very hard to be someone who doesn't complain about my schedule… Sometimes
it creeps in though, and I use it as an excuse for my lack of progress. I can't
let it be a crutch though. This chapter has helped taught me that I need to let
that go as a crutch, and move on in my progression as asinger and performer.
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