| "Distractions"...
Ed,
Great chat the other day about lessons with VC, WV, and others. I always love picking your brain (and eating your food...!).
During the chat I remember talking about modern day "distractions" and how I think the general level of intensity on my students pales in comparison to when I was a kid.
I know what you're thinking... here comes a "uphill both ways with only one snowshoe and no socks" chat.
I didn't have internet to distract me.
I didn't have access to 1,000,000's of recordings (and could focus on intensive listening to my 4-5 tapes at the time)
I didn't have cable TV.
I had a Nintendo but didn't play it much (and only after I practiced my few hours)
I didn't have a cell phone.
Is it me or is it just far easier to be distracted as a young musician? Any suggestions to help focus the youngsters in my studio?
-T
PS: I now do have all these things and do find them VERY distracting. My ADD is in full gear lately. Today I'm writing a new practice plan to prepare for my solo CD. I hope this post will lead to some interesting ideas! |