My new goal. No, it isn't lofty or terribly inspiring, but I figure if I post about it, I'll HAVE to practice every day because The World is Watching.
And expecting my next platinum album and 15th debut performance at Carnegie Hall.
I wish there was some way to play with other musicians ONLINE in real time. No pressures, mistakes okay, stopping to laugh in the middle of a phrase....belching because you've been gulping air....all fair game. Even belching just because YOU CAN is fine.
Not that any one I know would do anything like that.
Anyway, I need to practice ALSO staying ON TASK....So....
I'm posting today that I practiced technique exercises for 15 minutes. It was a very long 15 minutes and I have to admit I thought it would never end. And, instead of increasing the time tomorrow, I'm going to tell myself that I only have to practice for 10 minutes.
Counter productive? Not for me. In my quest to LOVE playing again, I've need to be flexible in my routine. I must HAVE a routine, but I don't want Miss. Fluteteacherfromhell yelling at me in my brain that I'm lazy and should keep playing for 3 hours. YES, I know THAT would be better than 10 or 15 minutes, but for NOW, 10 or 15 minutes is enough.
For now.
My goal IS to increase my time, but only if I'm ENJOYING it. I feel too often classical musicians are forced to be PERFECT and take all abusive external and internal thoughts FOR THE SAKE OF THE MUSIC. Well, scroo that. Yes, scroo that. I've been doing it that way for 30 years and it has burned me out. I'm trying something new. Will it work? Hellidunno.
For today, I've achieved my mission. Now, I'm on to MORE FUN and whimsy.
If none of this made sense, bite me Miss Fluteteacherfromhell, I don't need you badgering me any more. Go home and soak your head.
Yeah, maybe I'll post some pics later.
Ta Ta Chickens.
