Posted by: sonnyspianos | August 2, 2008
Sonnys Piano Tips
Relax And Have Fun
Many of us as children took music lessons that we found boring and too mechanical which turned us off to the beauty, joy and health benefits music has to offer. Today there’s a new approach to learning how to play an instrument that emphasizes fun and enjoyment over being perfect all the time. Success is not measured by how fast or perfectly you play, but rather by how much happiness, joy and satisfaction playing brings you. The interesting thing is, when you take this more relaxed approach, your playing actually improves in leaps and bounds because the energy you were wasting worrying and being critical of yourself is freed up to enable you to play up to your full potential, This is the style of teaching we use at Sonny’s Piano Studio.
I agree with you somewhat. Music is an art, not a sport, and it absolutly should be enjoyed. However, I believe that you need to be able to have technical control over the instrument in order for you to fully express yourself. The experience of thriving for perfection in music even though it is futile in necessary too. A student must know that it is always possible to get better.
By: Alex on August 2, 2008
at 2:07 am
Do you have a website?
By: therealstorie on August 2, 2008
at 3:10 am
Yes… website is http://www.SonnysPianoTV.com and yes I agree people needs some technical skills….. however in my experience with movement related activities (personal and teaching) it seems years of technical expertise can be achiveved rapidly if one surrenders to the moment and the process through breathing, relaxing, feeling and letting go. There is a natural flow, instinct, intuition that humans have that, when connected to, allows movement to become natural, pleasureable and easy to do. And of course the depth of expertise and pleasure increases with experience and time as in aging is a good thing in this regard. We get better. I take it you play/teach piano? You certainly can write. I visited your blog…beautiful prose and depth of expression. Thanks for posting.
By: sonnyspianos on August 2, 2008
at 2:25 pm