Build Confidence~Destroy Fear!

Read a book named "The Magic of Thinking Big", more than 4 million of copies were sold. I like the title of "Build Confidence~Destroy Fear!" written in the book! It is a positive and good advice for students especially for those who are going for music exam or any other type of exams. No matter you are students from primary/secondary school, college/university, even working adults, can read through this.

Many students are afraid of doing badly or failing an examination. You have time to worry, but why not putting more effort on studying or practicing more on your musical instrument? To familiarise and prepare well! Stop worrying as worrying too much is a waste of time. It doesn't change anything! Be confident~~

Reference: Author: David. J. Schwartz. "The Magic of Thinking Big" (1959,1965), pg. 50, Prentice Hall.

活到老，学到老~ Don't Laugh at Others!

One day, a form 2 Chinese girl told me that she saw my next student after her class is an adult (woman)!! She was so excited and said sarcastically: "So old already still learning violin?? My father also saw her that day and keep laughing, my mum heard what we discussed also keep laughing, very funny!!" 

When I heard these words out from her mouth that day, I felt quite sad and disappointed on her attitude, also her parents. They don't understand the Chinese term of "活到老，学到老".

I asked her: "Why can't adult learn to play violin? Is there any problem??". I told her that lady is my student, she has strong musical background, she is a fast learner! Just came for 1-2 months already learn to play up to your level, almost finish the book too! She has great listening skills, she knows whether she played correctly or not, either in tune or out tune!! Her rhythm and count with accuracy!! She know how to play piano and other instruments as well.

This form 2 girl with zero musical background, silent when I talk about my adult student's background. Hope she will feel guilty on what she talk about.   

I would like to say, I'm teaching many adult students, female/male, some even from top companies in the world with high position, with/without musical background. There is a retiree playing too! One thing I would like to confirm: Their learning skills during my class really superb compare to teenagers/children!! Therefore, stop laughing on their hobby of playing violin.

My advice to youngster or parents, educate your love ones and people from different ages, kindly do not laugh at someone who has great passion to learn, either learning to play music instrument or anything else that is worth to learn. We respect such positive learning attitude! 

DON'T LAUGH AT OTHERS, BUT LAUGH AT YOURSELF!

Adult student point of view: The world consist of different kind of people, just ignore what people comment, just be brave, be passion to learn, nothing will be your obstacle! You learn something and that is your own knowledge benefited for whole life! 

Passion is the Key!

Music lovers especially for those who learn to play musical instruments or planning to take up music lessons, do you own with strong passion? How long your passion will be maintained in your heart? 3-5 minutes? 1-2 years? Forever? No idea?

For a person who really play well on a music instrument, eventhough their profession not major in music, definitely Passion and Enthusiasm are the Keys! 

Flowers / Plantations!!

For instance, you love plants! You have your own garden and filled up with colourful flowers~ You watered and fertilized them, cut away unwanted grass etc with your passion day by day! You just can't wait to see the flowers growing up! And then, if your beautiful flowers got "hackers"! What will you do? Sure you will find a way to solve your problem right? And, finally!! Colourful flowers surrounding the beautiful garden! During this moment, you are so so Happy to look at your plants and feel thankful to yourself of your effort! 

Music Instrument!!

Playing a music instrument also can be same as above! With your strong passion, you believe in "Practice makes Perfect!". You practice efficiently on what your teacher taught including the basics i.e. notes, rhythm, technic etc. During practice, you meet some difficulties, sure you will discuss this with your teacher for problem solving right? After certain of period, you pass your exam with Distinction, or perform in front of public, or even a simple one, you are able to PLAY WELL on your favourite pop songs, not only one, but MANY!! Congratulations!! This is the result you gain for investing a lot of time to practice!

In Short:

1. Water & Fertilize the flowers / Practice efficiently = Self-discipline, Patience, Passion, Enthusiasm!

2. Flowers got "hackers" / Meet some difficulties of a song =  Problem Solving! If failed, try again!

3. Can't wait to see flowers growing up (healthy) / Your playing skills enhancing = The Process of Improving, Keep Motivating, you are a step nearer to Success, don't give up! 

4. Garden filled up with colourful flowers / Well Performance / Exam score Distinction = Success, Result, Achievement, Effort, Happiness! 

5. Repeat Step 1 to 4 as mentioned above!

Watering / Fertilizising~

Your Achievement!! Your Garden!!
Thankful to yourself!! Your Effort allow these wonderful moments to be REAL and it's HAPPENING!! 

Practicing! You need Patience!

Efficiently!

Your achievement!! To Conquer your favorite songs!! 

Your achievement!! To perform in front of public!!

Your achievement!!

A certificate RECOGNIZED by the WORLD!
The Associated  Board of The Royal Schools of Music, London, UK!!

Receiving a certificate awarded by UK is the Happiest feeling  in the world!! 

*What you wanna be?? You will be!! Don't think!! Take Action!! You decide on it!!


Passion Quotes:

"Love is the spiritual essence of what we do. Technique is the manifestation of the preparation and investment as a result of the love." To a Young Jazz Musician

— Wynton Marsalis

"Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm."

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

"With out passion you dont have energy, with out energy you have nothing."

— Donald Trump