Klarinet Archive - Posting 000414.txt from 2002/01

From: Alexander Brash <mactrek@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Motivation
Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 18:41:13 -0500

Good Questions!

Motivational techniques...well I know this probably isn't the best one, but
it does work for me: I just imagine all the other young talented high school
clarinetists, and tell myself "THEY'RE ALL PRACTICING, GET OFF YOUR BUTT,
HOW BADLY DO YOU WANT THIS?" That works pretty well. If I'm in a really bad
mood I go get a carvel choclate ice cream cake, eat it (sometimes the whole
thing). Then brush my teeth and go back to practicing.

I guess you need to practice as much as you need to practice...and most
people can figure this out. I think a two hour minimum for all levels is
reasonable...but maybe less or more depending on the individual.

~Alexander

> From: "David Kent" <jdk@-----.net>
> Reply-To: klarinet@-----.org
> Date: Tue, 15 Jan 2002 18:18:59 -0500
> To: "Klarinet_List" <klarinet@-----.org>
> Subject: [kl] Motivation
>
> A few simple questions that I hope will spark a conversation:
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> What motivational techniques do you use to keep yourself practicing?
>
> What differences have you used or seen at a professional, amateur or hobby
> level?
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> On average, what would you consider to be an appropriate amount of time for
> practice at each level?
>
> Dave
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