For the past few days I have emmersed myself in the Van Cliburn International competition. They are streaming the entire competition online. This is a dream come true. I am overwhelmed by the music and the performers. I can only dream of playing at this level.
I also think about whether I am part of this creation of music in my studio. Am I training the next pianist for this event? Are their ears and body in my music program? what if I came from this place with all my students? It is an interesting and intriquing thought.
I am thinking the same of my most advanced student. Their recital was last night, and he played Mozart's Sonata in C well, although not up to tempo yet. Part of me wants to send him to another teacher in a year or two, even though I may be fine to handle his progress.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for this site. Katy