They go to the piano on days that are sad,
On days they feel happy, or to let out their mad.
On days that go well and on days they feel taxed,
Because, most important of all – they play to relax.
Listen to music for joy – not as homework.
Different genres and styles – it makes them receptive to new cultures and ideas.
They go to the piano on days they feel lonely,
Or when they need an escape when there’s too much company.
On days that are busy, it’s a minute at night.
Because playing the piano just makes them feel light.
More skilled at managing their schedule than most of their peers,
They develop these skills over time – learn to balance practise with study as well as work.
They practise daily through rain, or through hail or through sun,
Because they love the challenge of practise – they think it’s real fun.
Practise more when it’s busy, and on days they feel taxed,
Because, most important of all – they play to relax.
It’s odd to see so many students giving up hobbies during years when work or study get challenging. And see long term piano students practising more during these times.
I write this poem as a piano teacher who teaches her students how to schedule, so that they practise daily, and their daily piano practise is relaxed.
And, as a piano practise’r’.
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