wendyroo Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Spencer is going to be playing a piano piece in the local Sonata Festival. He is starting to chafe a bit under the last bit of memorization and fine tuning he still needs to do in the next few weeks. He is doing a really good job and just needs to stay the course and see it through to the end...despite being entirely sick of playing this piece by this point. 🙂 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dYZe2Dl5SiG182dL7k78TDf97OsXWMOl/view?usp=sharing Could you perhaps offer him an encouraging message to help him find the motivation he needs to keep working? Thanks 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 The grace and ease he plays with hides the hard work he has put in. 😍 Such a wonderful piece, Spencer! I would love another concert when you are happy with the polish you are giving it! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longtime Lurker Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Go, Spencer! Getting over that last hump in a piece is so hard but will be worth it in the end! I am hoping that music can be a haven for you in the midst of some challenging siblings, as it was for my daughter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Go Spencer! He sounds great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Good job, Spencer! You are a gifted musician, and you've put a lot of work into that! The last bit of perfecting a piece is the hardest part. It isn't new any more, and you feel rather sick of it, and it is easy to just play through it without listening for the bumpy parts. But that last bit of perfecting a piece is where the difference is in something good and something great, between playing a piece and really making it your own, being able to feel it as you play it. Many people may not even be able to tell the difference. But you will be able to tell the difference, and there are some who will know afterwards that they have heard it how it was truly supposed to be played. So push through and really make it your own now! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanin Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Spencer's playing is wonderful. I remember being that age and preparing for recitals. My advice would be to pretend that you're performing in front of an audience. You want to sound as good as you can for the audience, so keep practicing! It will be over soon and think about how proud you'll be 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 You can do this, Spencer!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanier.1765 Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Spencer, that's just beautiful! What great poise he has for someone his age. Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 That sounds great! I can tell you worked very hard! It’s a challenging piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Spencer - that’s terrific - I loved listening to you play! Watching your hands on the keyboard was a delight - you have an amazing amount of grace on the keys. The last bit of pulling a piece together is always the hardest, but after listening to you play, I have no doubt that you really can do this! Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Spencer, you are so talented and everyone is going to love hearing you play! I'm so impressed with the hard work you are doing! Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porque? Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 You've got this Spencer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishes Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 (edited) Spencer, you played that piece beautifully. I can tell how hard you have worked on it. I showed this to my kids and my son said “wow! I wish I could play like that!” perhaps you have encouraged someone else to learn piano too! Edited October 2, 2022 by Wishes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Very impressive, Spencer! It's hard and boring to finish the last part, but you can do it and you will be so proud of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Spencer, you're rocking that Mozart, kiddo! The technical bits sound very solid! (*ahem!* Gentle reminder not to rush the “easy” bits.) Now relax and have some fun with the piece! Imagine you're flipping out your tuxedo tails when you sit down to play. Now play it the way you would sing it, with a bit of drama, and you'll have the audience in the palm of your hand. You've got this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecropia Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Spencer, I loved watching your video. You've put a lot of effort into practicing, and it shows. Most of the hard work is done -- congratulations! Keep pressing on with those little improvements that can seem insignificant, but are the key to taking your performance to the next level. I know you're going to be amazing at the Sonata Festival! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen A Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Wow--that is such a long and interesting piece--great job being so dedicated. I played piano for 6 years and never got as good as you are, Spencer. Keep up the good work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frances Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Keep up the hard work Spencer! You play beautifully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I love listening to you Spencer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Wow so wonderful to hear you play Spencer. Keep going,you rock! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 I am seriously impressed with your playing, Spencer! Best wishes as you continue on. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ting Tang Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Wow, you are so young and are already such a talented pianist! Keep persevering. My son, 9, just started taking lessons a few months ago, and you are an inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 2, 2022 Share Posted October 2, 2022 Spencer, I enjoyed listening to you play your piece, but I will admit that your smile at the end was my favorite part. :) Do great at the festival and have fun!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Keep going. You’ve got this! You’re playing that all from memory?! No sheet music in sight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Great work! And I love the smile at the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 Amazing! I can see you’ve worked so hard! Keep plugging away - you will be so proud of all your hard work 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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