tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post3866929489011687930..comments2024-03-22T06:38:04.697-04:00Comments on Beyond the Notes: A call for a movement among classical musiciansErica Ann Sipeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-81996136516644953022010-03-05T08:16:21.978-05:002010-03-05T08:16:21.978-05:00Richard, that is a very good point, indeed. It is...Richard, that is a very good point, indeed. It is good to be reminded that there is possible to have too much of a good thing and that it can tilt the balance in the wrong direction if it becomes a demanded expectation. Thank you for that reminder! <br />-EricaErica Ann Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-182227704843344782010-03-04T15:48:29.595-05:002010-03-04T15:48:29.595-05:00Erica
Some very interesting observations and of co...Erica<br />Some very interesting observations and of course, it is wonderful when performers feel and communicate joy.<br />It would not be helpful, however, if the need to achieve perfection was supplanted by the necessity to feel joy. Nothing counts unless it is supremely joyful. There would be no better way to obstruct it from happening.<br />- Richard Letts, AustraliaRichard Lettshttp://www.mca.org.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-13546964082492028062010-02-22T09:34:49.368-05:002010-02-22T09:34:49.368-05:00Thank you for your comment, Cathy, and for sharing...Thank you for your comment, Cathy, and for sharing your idea and experiences with your coffee houses - what a fabulous opportunity for your students and it that must have made your heart skip a beat when your students asked to go next - hooray! This is exactly what I was talking about and exactly what I'm dreaming about - let's pass it on :-) <br />-EricaErica Ann Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-20641551010986028242010-02-21T22:24:15.534-05:002010-02-21T22:24:15.534-05:00Hi Erica,
This is a wonderful post. Makes me look...Hi Erica,<br /><br />This is a wonderful post. Makes me look forward to teaching tomorrow. <br /><br />I've been making some changes recently in my own teaching studio. Rather than have a traditional yearly recital, I've been having monthly "coffeehouse" performances. I set up card tables with tablecloths and refreshments and invite the parents to sit and enjoy the music seated at different angles - not staring straight ahead at the performers.<br /><br />The kids can choose to play with or without music, popular or classical, or even write (and sing) their own pieces. <br /><br />This past Friday I was so happy to see the students asking me if they could "go next." They all announced their own pieces and they were laughing and having a blast. <br /><br />Some parents haven't warmed to the idea yet. They probably still think piano lessons should be more like the way they were when they were young. But I'm hoping they'll soon appreciate that their children should come away with a love of music and happiness at being able to share that love. <br /><br />~Cathy~Cathyhttp://allpiano.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-63418516044723284352010-02-21T21:06:39.158-05:002010-02-21T21:06:39.158-05:00Thank you, Gretchen...that means a lot coming from...Thank you, Gretchen...that means a lot coming from you!Erica Ann Sipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13526622607656348353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7048025771349159983.post-46118831838332673102010-02-21T21:03:22.073-05:002010-02-21T21:03:22.073-05:00Hi Erica,
I just clicked through from Twitter to ...Hi Erica,<br /><br />I just clicked through from Twitter to read this. How terrific!Gretchen Saathoffhttp://gretchenspianos.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com