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So today I was sitting in a concert and had a wonderful realization. Of late, I've been practicing for other people. Practicing because I have an orchestra rehearsal the next day or a quartet coaching or a lesson. However, I fundamentally disagree with this style of thinking. I suppose things such as these can be used as a means of prioritizing practice, but I don't like to practice for anyone except me. That may seem selfish, but I play the bassoon because I like it, not because anybody else does. When I practice, it should be because I want to and because I love it, not because of a pressing engagement. This is the mentality I've had since high school, and I seem to have strayed slightly.
However, sitting in this concert today, I was reminded of it. I was reminded that I love the bassoon. I love music. I love learning notes. I love playing scales. I love thinking through a phrase. I love making reeds.
I love it all.
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Also today, during studio class, I was filled with a sense of pride and happiness, knowing that I go to school with so many excellent bassoonists (and other musicians too, i suppose) and good people. It lights up my life every day.
non-sequetur: Joycelyn sounds great. She always sounds great, but every once in a while it really strikes me.
Today was a good day.
However, sitting in this concert today, I was reminded of it. I was reminded that I love the bassoon. I love music. I love learning notes. I love playing scales. I love thinking through a phrase. I love making reeds.
I love it all.
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Also today, during studio class, I was filled with a sense of pride and happiness, knowing that I go to school with so many excellent bassoonists (and other musicians too, i suppose) and good people. It lights up my life every day.
non-sequetur: Joycelyn sounds great. She always sounds great, but every once in a while it really strikes me.
Today was a good day.