Klarinet Archive - Posting 000324.txt from 2004/04

From: "Tracy Jones" <tracyj_83@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] motivation
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 23:47:11 -0400

I am having some trouble getting motivated to practice. I am just wondering
what some of you do to motivate yourself to practice or what you think to
yourself before or while you are practicing to keep motivated.
Do you think about listening to your sound and enjoying yourself play?
Do you think about improving yourself musically and technically?
Do you think about the need for preparation for recitals or concerts?
Do you think about the sound of the final product of whatever you are
practicing?

. I find that I actually practice more sometimes when I have no recitals or
concerts to prepare for. I think I am one of those people who just like to
just feel comfortable while they are playing and practice slowly while
enjoying their sound and trying to make it better.
But lately it ain't happening.
I thought of buying myself a new mouthpiece or ligature to entice me to
play. Shiny new objects tend to make me play more.

Any suggestions or comments?

Tracy Jones
student, University of South Carolina

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