As you all might tell, recently I’m not very productive. this week I fell into the trap of games, girls, and Netflix again. and I have been dazed all day. It might be the result of too much ice cream over five weeks which led me to a little sugar addiction and a recent unbalanced meal also made me more dazed.
inspiring conversation with goal setting.
Ponpon went back from Boston today. And we are all alone in the house so we could have a really nice, long, deep talk. she shared lots of her experience in the class in the Musicians Institute and all the private classes she has been to. and mentioned a really enlightening perspective.
Goal Setting.
She mentioned that she had been in a vocal private lesson, in which the teacher asked her what she wanted to become. what her goal is right now.
She has answered, but the teacher responded: it’s too vague.
if you want a band, how many people should be in? A quartet? do you want a pianist? you are already a guitarist. Do you also want a horn? then it’s not a quartet.
If she wasn’t clear about her goal, then the techer won’t start the class because it’s a waste of time for both parties
after a long conversation, the teacher said
You need to know what you want to become every single day and work toward it. I don’t even mind if you change your goal tomorrow, but it’s essential to have a goal and purpose in every moment of your practice.
With a goal, the class has a purpose. You know what to ask and what to work on, and I know how to guide you effectively, rather than giving you things that might not align with your goal.
Reflection on myself.
For now, my goal might not be that clear. which is the reason why I’m a bit lost after Berklee’s class. I have too much to practice but it also makes me overwhelmed.
I don’t need any complex system or materials. I just need a clear goal of my future and a quite dedicated mindful practice routine.
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