Day 3 of piano camp was better than the first. I didn't know that was possible.
I had a lecture with Dr. Minuet today. Oh, how I looked forward to it. I knew I had questions, and boy did she have answers. She asked us what we wanted to talk about. Well, nobody else was "brave" enough to ask questions, and so I thought, "Self, if they ain't gonna ask no questions, then heck! You're gonna get some of them questions answered!" Yes, that's my hick thinking. So I did. I asked her about breathing at the piano(she'd mentioned it before), and she taught about posture and being at the piano. Then, she talked about finger alignment and such. So interesting, and so helpful. I'm not sure what she did or said, but in the process of this lecture, something clicked. That click that I felt that first day? Not the same kind.
On the first day, I felt something different. Something, but I wasn't sure what. Today, I felt this new depth to piano. Something above notes. Something better than articulation. Something far superior to just plain pretty sounds. It was something emotional; something meaningful. The recital that night had new meaning, and new life.
I also learned many technical things this week, but nothing, nothing will ever be as meaningful as Dr. Minuet's contribution.
The bonus to being the "Snack Lady"'s daughter is that my mom and I got to talk to Dr. Minuet a bit more afterwards. Oh, how inspiring she was. She talks of how reading great literature, learning about the world, etc. is key to piano. Emotional attachment is key.
A week ago, I had no motivation to get school done. None. Nada. Zip. Zilch. Zero. And I was in a world of hurt. Now, I really cannot wait for my chance to learn. Maybe not because I want to spend time studying, but because I want to learn anything to improve my playing.
There is this new depth to piano, and I can't wait to explore it. I will never forget Dr. Minuet. Ever. I hope I can show her how much she means to me.
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