Playing the piano is a physical activity where the possibility of overuse injuries is a real and frequent problem. According to a CBC article from 2017 it is the number one cause of young students dropping out of university music programs.
https://www.cbcmusic.ca/posts/18039/musician-injuries-health-awareness-music-schools Burnout is common as well with adult music students who are driven and overly enthusiastic. Consider the cautionary tale of the middle-aged golfer Dan and his “Dan plan.” His plan? Follow the 10,000-hour rule on the links to become an expert. http://www.golfwrx.com/437894/what-happened-to-the-dan-plan/ So, what you do you do if you recognise yourself in these stories?
Cheers, David Revised 2024
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"Find an environment that supports your goals" A great privilege is to be born in an environment that supports our dreams and aspirations. An environment that presents us with role models worthy of emulation. And a situation rich in love, time, and resources both financial and educational.
When parents ask me, "how can I inspire my child to practice?". Or, an adult says, "I'm losing enthusiasm". I say let's think about these things first.
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You've got to learn your instrument. Then, you practice, practice, practice. And then, when you finally get up there on the bandstand, forget all that and just wail. AuthorI'm a professional pianist and music educator in West Toronto Ontario. I'm also a devoted percussionist and drum teacher. Categories
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