Making mistakes in piano practice can be discouraging and frustrating, but with the right mindset, mistakes can actually be a valuable tool in improving your playing.
In this video, I share some of the key takeaways from one of my favorite books on piano playing, teaching, and practicing, THE PERFECT WRONG NOTE, by William Westney. By adopting the right mindset and techniques, you can turn your mistakes during piano practice into opportunities for growth and improvement.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced pianist, THE PERFECT WRONG NOTE offers valuable insights and strategies for improving your playing and making the most of your practice time. So, whether you're looking to sharpen your skills or simply looking to get more out of your practice sessions, this video is for you!
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Time Stamps:
0:00 Introduction
1:14 Takeaway No. 1: Traditional music instruction can be stifling.
3:43 Takeaway No. 2: Embrace wrong notes.
5:02 Perfectionism
5:33 Takeaway No. 3: "Careless" vs. "Honest" mistakes
7:31 Takeaway No. 4: Play with gusto!
9:04 Takeaway No. 5: Trust your intuition.
10:37 Don't micromanage yourself.
11:32 Final thoughts
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