Today’s Music Education

I wonder how many people still believe “Musical kids will never have attitude problems” ?   To me, attitude problem has nothing to do with being musical or nonmusical, but it certainly has something to do with being able to have great observations of themselves or not.

In CorkSam Studio, it’s very important for students to realize the importance of having the ability of being able to have great observations of him/herself when music learning is taking the place.  To train music learners being “independent”, in terms of practicing, correcting and thinking logically.  A great simple phrase that was said by one of the most famous cellists, Yo Yo, Ma, “playing music is dealing with my feeling”.  Yes indeed, this phrase said it all !  Nothing is more important than having the right feeling and soul when playing and practicing the music.

People often don’t pay too much attention on tiny bity things, although these small things are “details”, for example, our pinky fingers are often considered as weakest fingers, but a powerful fist will have to have this pinky finger to maintain the strength.  Try to straight up your pinky finger when a powerful fist is ready.  It will suddenly lose at least 75% of power / strength.  This experiment carries the same logic as learning the saxophones (and other musical instruments).  Breathing right, having the stable long notes and a heart / mind with good self observation, are all strongly demanding a long term self discipline.

Music:  Confirmation

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