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Motivation out, Inspiration in

1/9/2014

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I can’t motivate anyone. But I can inspire! You can lead a horse to water but if it doesn’t want to drink… You know the rest. Motivation is a mystery. Motivation is the idea I can make someone like something they don’t. I can’t.

Inspiration on the other hand is the heart of education. An inspired learner is the joy of our profession.

Stay inspired!
  1. Learn to practice. The heart of music joy is on the bench. 
  2. Attend concerts, show your support for those who have reached the pinnacle. You practice, you understand the triumph of their performance.  
  3. Listen to the music you love, it presents a model to emulate.
  4. Hang with other enthusiastic students of your instrument. Who we hang with is who we are!
  5. Learn to compose, there's great satisfaction in creating.


As a drum student I watch youtube video lessons each day. I read books and magazines on drumming. I play with others who play at my level, I practice, I take lessons, I have goals. You get the picture.

Cheers,

David

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    I'm a professional pianist and music educator in West Toronto Ontario. I'm also an enthusiastic student of drums. 

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