Life usually works this way – first we give and then we
receive.
It is true in musical skill development, receiving a
paycheck, or winning at a sport. We give
the effort, we play the game, we show up and do the work that is requested, and
then we expect the reward.
I rue the innately talented individual. In too many instances I’ve seen students with
an unusual amount of “natural” musical ability who give up when advancing to
the next level of skill; the point that requires consistent practice, plenty of
stumbles and ultimately brings a very satisfying sense of accomplishment.
They had plenty of “stuff” to get them out of the starting
gate and often they zoomed ahead of the pack.
Then they burned out and lost motivation simply because of operating on
a raw talent without making the effort to strengthen their natural skills.
Our principle is this:
If you don’t give anything, don’t expect anything.
Success is not coming to you; you must go to it.
~Marva Collins
A worthy conversation with your child might be this:
Carolyn Biggs
Steps and
Skips
Tips for
the Developing Student
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