I know, I know, it's already February, but it's still a good time to reflect on my 2018 goals. In fact, now that I've had a month of feeling those goals out, I feel like I'm more focused and can streamline what 2018's goals will be.
1. Play more flute
Seems like a no-brainer, right? But often when we teachers start taking on as many students as possible and trying to focus on making the big bucks (haha, jokes!), we lose sight of our own playing. I don't want my playing to get stagnant, and that corner bookshelf heaped music shouldn't be taking up space for nothing!
So I'm entering some contests, working up some rep I've had laying around for ages but never got around to reading, and maybe trying some new things. I've been trying to work up the nerve to attend an Irish music session locally, and I have one on my calendar. I'm giving myself a couple of weeks to review some music (since most of it is played by ear) and get back into the groove with my tinwhistle. This is one of the first "music for fun" dates I take myself on since last summer at Swannanoa!
So I'm entering some contests, working up some rep I've had laying around for ages but never got around to reading, and maybe trying some new things. I've been trying to work up the nerve to attend an Irish music session locally, and I have one on my calendar. I'm giving myself a couple of weeks to review some music (since most of it is played by ear) and get back into the groove with my tinwhistle. This is one of the first "music for fun" dates I take myself on since last summer at Swannanoa!
2. Share my music
I want to have a more visible online presence, and not just by writing occasional blog posts! I want my music to be "out there" for people like you to find and hear. Hopefully it brings you some joy. Also, it keeps me accountable for working up more music!
The current goal is to record the Telemann 12 Fantasies. Or at least learn them all. I've been playing these since high school and, still, that #7 in D Major looks scary. It shouldn't - it's just D Major! - and yet... In my practice photo, you can see all my cat bookmarks on the ones I feel are close to ready. #10 in F-sharp Minor is front and center because of the NFA Young Artist Competition (deadline in one week!).
The current goal is to record the Telemann 12 Fantasies. Or at least learn them all. I've been playing these since high school and, still, that #7 in D Major looks scary. It shouldn't - it's just D Major! - and yet... In my practice photo, you can see all my cat bookmarks on the ones I feel are close to ready. #10 in F-sharp Minor is front and center because of the NFA Young Artist Competition (deadline in one week!).
Telemann's Fantasy No. 10 in F-Sharp Minor. I use Robert Cole's edition.
3. Practice Efficiently
Even right now, I am taking a little break from practicing, since I had some pain in my wrist yesterday. I'm trying to avoid a tendinitis flare-up, so after applying ice and heat last night, I'm breaking today's practice session into 30-minute chunks. This is actually easier to stick to when I'm recording, because I can do one "take" at a time, then either listen back to it, or work some trouble spots before my little break, after which I'll come back strong.
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