Not going to use the term "pianist" here, I think it is best reserved for folks that can actually eke a living out of their performances. And even though as far as I can remember piano has always been a part of my life, I know I'd never become a pianist.
The art itself simply does not allow for errors, it demands precision and perfection. While wee-little doremish would fold under Asian-parenting pressures and thrive for the absolute, those who know me now, know that I am far from a person that tries for 100% - I'm more of a, hm, "good enough" kinda girl. While it makes me a mediocre piano player, it makes me a happier person in other aspects. And you know what? I wish I knew that a little earlier, that you don't need to be at the top to succeed in a field, heck you don't even need to be on the top 5-10%. You just have to be good enough.
But that little perfectionist in doremish, would stop her before she even started.
Maybe thirty is a little old to discover this but at least now not being able to excel at something doesn't stop me from trying. And piano? piano will always be a part of my life, it will remain a hobby that entertains, an outlet for emotions and a reminder that I don't have to nail all the notes to play beautifully.
All these previous comments need to go back to spamming youtube or some porn site comment box.
ReplyDeleteJust as someone, who can appreciate the art of playing the piano with some human errors, I say play on! To me, that is more real. Played from the heart to the heart of those whom you play for. As someone who has tried to learn the art of playing an instrument, albeit with many flaws, for someone else, to have the courage to play regardless means so much more.
I hope you never give up and keep doing what you do. I'm sure someone will appreciate it.
wow, can you say spammed? I think it's awesome that you still enjoy playing the piano, after all these years. I took piano lessons for years and it's not something that I LOVE, but it's something that I'd do when I'm bored. I'm impressed by those individuals that continue to play it, for fun, for the love of it and for the true enjoyment of it, as they know that they won't receive any monetary returns, but the return of melodic symphonies which makes it that much more special.
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