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So, you think you’ve lost your passion for the piano? I’ve been there! Can’t say it’s my favourite place.
I’ve come to realise, it’s not passion that’s lost however, it’s inspiration. That pure invigorating feeling you get that enhances your uncontrollable need to just play..
Fear not, reconnecting with the piano is possible, but only when you’re ready. Inspiration can’t be forced, that just won’t work.
Inspiration is personal, which means I can’t help with the specifics. I can, however, only share what works for me in hope that it may resonate with you.
I find inspiration in my favourite piano composers’ music. By sitting and listening to every note, I let the music transcend physics and rekindle the purest human feeling: inspiration.
Going to live events can also be a helpful way of finding inspiration, as you are immersed not only in the piano music but also in the atmosphere that all the live elements of a show create.
By the end of it, you’ll be swimming in inspiration.
Once you’ve found your source of inspiration, it’s time to play and truly reconnect with the piano. I suggest easing in slowly, don’t start with the more ambitious pieces.
If you haven’t played for a long time and try to tackle those challenging pieces you once mastered during your peak piano days, it can be disheartening to realise you can no longer play them as well.
The aim is to not get frustrated with the piano— the opposite, in fact!
So, slow and easy wins the race (as they say). Find simple music pieces to practice and play.
Simple music doesn’t necessarily mean that it lacks depth and emotion. You can find complex emotions expressed in simple music compositions.
The key here is to find the music that you like playing..
If you break down nu-classical frontman Ludovico Einaudi’s music, for example, you’ll find that some of his pieces aren’t overly complicated in terms of compositions and musical strucutre, especially when you compare it to earlier classical pieces.
Disclaimer: I’m by no means saying that Ludovico Einaudi’s music is basic—very far from it! I’m just reinforcing the idea that it his music is accessible to all levels of piano players.
The complexity of emotions that Ludovico Einaudi’s music so brilliantly evokes lies within the mindful combination of note repetition, choice of harmonies, endlessley playable arpeggios, the length and pace of the piece, and, of course, the mesmerising way Ludovico plays all his music.
If you are a Einaudi fan like me, then you’ll be pleased to know he has graded books for all his compositions; you can start with the simpler grades to ease you back into playing.
Finding a piano teacher is a sure way of helping you get back into the groove of playing.
It’s important to find the right teacher for you, which can be dependent on the style you play.
There’s no point hiring a jazz piano teacher, if at heart you’re a classical piano player.
Also, if the old stuffy way of playing the piano (perhaps taught to you as a child) is another factor keeping you away from the ivory keys, then why not look for teachers that offer new ways of learning?
For example, our piano tutor Greg, who is trained in the innovative Yamaha method, can help you back on your piano playing journey with Yamaha’s unique approach to playing the piano.
The Yamaha method focuses on playing by ear, improvisation, and essentially learning in a more well-rounded, holistic manner.
You can find out more and book lessons via our Yamaha Music School Banbury > website <
If you’re not one of the lucky ones who have kept thier old piano, then investing in a new piano is a great way to reignite your excitment to play.
We offer a wide range of pianos and keyboards suited for all budgets and all types of returning players: intermittent piano players, adult piano players who played as children, mature players who have found inspiratoin again, and children revisiting the piano.
Some models to consider include the Yamaha P-145 perfect for intermittent piano players, and the Yamaha CLP-785 ideal for returning adult players who have found their source of inspiration and are ready to continue nurturing it way into the New Year.
Playing the piano is a journey. Sometimes you take longer breaks, but that doesn’t mean you aren’t still on the right track.
Some may call this intermittent playing—I’m an intermittent piano player! I’ll embrace it for now.
If you’d like more guidance on finding the right teacher or piano, then please get in touch 🙂
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