Is It Possible to Play Piano Without Struggle?
Are you a pianist who finds yourself struggling every time you are playing the piano? When you practice, your mind wanders and you wonder why you are practicing all these scales and boring exercises. When you get a chance to perform, you are a nervous wreck and you struggle behind the piano hoping that you can quickly get to the end of the piece.
Struggling to play well is a problem to many pianists. I speak from experience. I've struggled for many years wondering if there's ever hope for me to play piano well. I've often wondered whether the time I spend playing at the piano is really worthwhile. Maybe I am wasting my time. Maybe I don't have talent. Maybe I should just quit. Read more here to find out how I overcame all struggles.
I write this article because I see this great struggling phenomena in many piano players. There is definitely a right way and a VERY WRONG way in your approach to learning piano.
What is the RIGHT way to solve this 'endless' struggle?
I didn't find the solution until I started teaching piano. Odd isn't it? I never really tried to solve this matter on my own because as the years went on, I was not struggling anymore as I advanced. The problem seemed to have solved itself without myself being aware of it. It came to a point that others were enjoying my piano playing so much so that they wanted me to teach them piano.
I never thought I would teach piano. I just play piano. That's what I've been doing for 27 years. I have a lot of neat experiences on the piano bench that I never thought of sharing with people until I started writing my Instructional Piano Manual for piano players. Isn't this odd? So, as people kept requesting me to help them play piano, everything just came together so naturally for me that even teaching piano was no struggle, let alone playing piano for myself, for others, and in front of an audience.
What Is The Secret?
Perhaps we can turn the question the other around and ask: How to play piano in the flow? The secret: When you play with ease and in the flow -- there is no more struggle!
I want to narrow down to 3 often FAQ to playing piano with ease and in the flow. No more struggle!
F -- Focus.
A -- Acquire simplicity.
Q -- Quiet mind.
F stands for Focus. You need to focus your whole being in front of the piano. Don't think about what you are going to cook for dinner tonight. Don't wander in your mind thinking about your work. Don't bother listening to the phone that keeps ringing. Just focus.
Secret Tip #1: It is better that you focus to play for 3 minutes than to sit in front of the piano and practice for 1 hour.
A stands for Acquiring simplicity. Too many books and piano instructions tell us to do all these difficult techniques. A beautiful style of playing does not depend on how complex your technique is. Avoid this common mistake that is often found in most people's thinking.
Secret Tip #2: Many piano techniques that sound complex are usually created from simple basic forms. You only need to play 2 or 3 basic forms well to create 100 varieties of arrangement.
Q stands for Quiet mind. Most people are not aware of this. In fact, this does not just apply to piano playing but to all aspects of life. When your mind is quiet, you are at peace. When you are at peace, you don't struggle. Quiet water runs deep. This is so true. When the water runs deep, your reservoir of creativity bubbles out from within. You cannot help but enjoy your piano playing to no end. Time flies and you wonder where they have gone. Suddenly, you are caught in a bliss. You hear yourself playing, really playing piano. You are no longer doing boring scales nor trying to memorize. You hear angels singing with you.
Secret Tip #3: Quiet mind helps you learn at a deep level.
These 3 proven TIPS can help you struggling when you are at the piano.
- It's all in your control!
- It's not in the external of what you see.
- It's all within you that you need to discipline.
Next time, when you are at the piano, remember:
Focus
Acquire Simplicity
Quiet Mind.
Ask Yourself: Why are these 3 EASY Tips so Important?
These 3 Secret Tips will take your piano playing to the next level quickly & automatically in no time. I see this happening to my students in lightening speed.
When you are no longer wasting time to struggle, you learn much faster and improve at a quicker pace at the piano. You are at peace with yourself. You are at peace with your learning. You now have the RIGHT focus and WAY to maximize your learning even when you practice 'boring' scales at the piano.
Click here to find out the most efficient and practical approach to learn how to play piano with enjoyment! Finally, no more struggles!
To your success in piano playing,
Rosa
Learn Piano With Rosa
