A simple message, but I find this quote from England’s new wicket-keeper inspiring.
We often hold up ambition as a virtue, and for sure there is lots to celebrate about pushing yourself, always striving for improvement. You would be unlikely to represent your country in elite sport without a fair dose of ambition.
But how often do we settle for celebrating the achievement, and allow only for a process that is filled with pressure or anxiety? It’s something I regularly preach to my students, but could honestly do better myself.
So, in the spirit of new school year resolutions (when we get there!) here is one. Let the ambition have its focus shifted just a touch - the key performance moments of the year in our music school should be fun above all else. I want our students to learn that it is possible to play at the highest of levels, and for that process to be enjoyable. You don’t have to stress yourself out/drive yourself into the ground in order to realise your ambitions.
Playing music is, and should be, fun.
Hello,
1moWow! My old friend!! Best of holidays to everyone!!