2012

I know it has been a while since I have posted here. I honestly haven't felt very inspired to write until recently. But I feel there is a shift happening for me that coincides with the new year. I really feel this is the year to take all the barriers down and pursue the things that you sincerely desire. The word "TRY" no longer exists to me. In the words of Yoda, "Do or Do Not, There is no Try." If it's not worth doing, it's not really worth wishing for. I have some things that I have desired for a while, but I have not gone after them. I have allowed outside circumstances to keep me from them. I have said I don't have the money to do that. In some instances, I have just not done it while it was sitting right in front of me to do. These things are no more. I have some things that I know will make me a better musician, but I have been too lazy to practice them. One of them is SIGHT READING. My playing will improve exponentially WHEN I step my reading game. I know the basics, but I am not where I want to be. I will be able to get so much more information in my brain. Laura Bush once said that reading (in the scholastic setting) is the most important skill because it is the way you learn every other skill. I believe this applies to the music as well. You can put a piece of music in front of you, and if you can read it, you can INSTANTLY PLAY IT. This is a powerful skill that most of the top players have. I am also putting huge emphasis on on my ear training as well. I have a decent ear. But I know the weaknesses that I have. When I improve my ear, I will be able to hear something and play it with little to no problem.

What things are you going to pursue in your music life? Is this the year that you get serious and really learn your instrument? Is this the year you finally get those lessons that you know you need?