I've never been particularly good at fast playing... So I'm forcing myself to take things slowly, playing things over and over, and not have a looming deadline to rush the process. Working this slowly has helped my flow SO much and I feel so much difference in my playibg. Even this small little passage was a LOT of hard work (still not up to tempo), and when I went to record it today, I couldn't quite get it under control (100% genuine reaction from trying this multiple times in a row... #relatable?) So it's time to put aside my ego, turn the metronome down, and keep working.
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Shout out to @sylviagce for the dope guac socks fueling this practice sesh
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After a year of competitions, auditions, recitals, concertos, tours, and festivals, I've finally had a chance to take a deep breath. After the rush of all the playing and traveling, I've had a chance to think back on my time at Wheaton. Despite my frustrations, I find myself missing the experiences, spaces, and people more than I thought. It's time to learn to remember and hold tight to those memories that are precious to me while moving on to the next chapter of life. @misscbowtai I'll miss playing 🔥 duets with you 😭😭😭
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#Marimba #MarimbaOne #MyWheaton #Percussion #Percussionist #PercussiveArts #Music #MusicMajor #Mallets #Duet #TheLife #TheTimes
