Slowing Down Just a Little
Something interesting happened this week with several students. I asked them to slow their music down.
Not by much. Just a tiny bit. Almost imperceptible.
I asked them to take their time. Not feel like they're in such a rush. Enjoy the fullness of each beat so there is enough time to look ahead at what's coming next.
And just about every time, it was better. More accurate. More musical. More alive.
Take a few minutes to slow down on something today. Just a tiny bit. Let us know what happens. I'm pretty sure it's not just a music thing.
For parents, students, and anyone else who believes that music can and should be a meaningful part of everyone's life.
I am the founder and director of the South Shore Piano School, and I have been teaching the piano for nearly 20 years. My work centers around bringing music to the lives of kids, parents, and adults in an enriching, meaningful way. At the South Shore Piano School, my incredible colleagues and I accomplish this through skill-based teaching, community, and an innovative, people-first business model. You can read more about me here.
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