Have you ever wondered, "Why am I playing the piano?"

Up until now, we have posted sheet music and practice methods for beginners on the piano.

I believe that many of you who have read the articles so far are either interested in the piano or want your children to learn how to play the piano.

Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Why am I playing the piano?"

I have experienced a sudden loss of motivation in a similar way three times.

Such hesitation only reduce the efficiency of your piano practice .

The quality of your practice will drop significantly, and it will take a long time to practice to master the same song.

What should I do when I get confused like this?

Here are some tips.

Understand that the piano is an option

First of all, let's be absolutely clear that the piano is just one option among many.

No one is forcing anyone to practice piano. (It may be compulsory in strict families, but...)

Just like when you start, you can quit at any time.

If you are pushing yourself too hard, please take a look around you.

When it comes to music, there are many other instruments.

When it comes to art, there are also paintings and movies.

Hobbies include crafts, cooking, and sports.

Please understand that the piano is just one of them.

Thinking about the benefits of playing the piano

Japanese people are said to be bad at communicating their strengths and weaknesses to others.

So what about the piano? Can you tell me the pros and cons?

If your motivation is low, the weaknesses will appear without you thinking about them.

Regarding some of the advantages of playing the piano, Hiromi Motoyoshi, representative of the Japan Senior Piano Education Study Group, says:

1. You can feel "progress" through learning

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Experiences that allow you to feel like you are making progress and improving through new learning and challenges are valuable.

2. Improving the quality of life through learning

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The joy and fulfillment of learning, the enrichment of the mind through music, and the sense of accomplishment and joy that comes from being able to play are all things that will improve the quality of a learner's life.

Quote: Piano learning for adults and the elderly_Hiromi Motoyoshi

Personally, I feel like it's a bit of a leap to reach a conclusion based on results, but this is definitely one of its strengths.

In the past, I have also published articles such as:

Please come up with three advantages of playing the piano that you .

Of course, the piano is one option, but it will be easier to compare if the advantages of each option are clear.

imagine yourself playing

People can become motivated just by imagining their ideals.

Imagine playing your favorite song perfectly in front of your loved ones.

There are some limitations regarding this.

When you realize the difference between ideal and reality, your motivation may drop more than ever.

Also, you should not be overconfident as you cannot expect long-term motivation.

See (listen to) people playing the piano

Watch and listen to someone other than yourself playing the piano.

If you have someone around you who plays the piano, that person is the best.

If you don't have one, you can watch piano recitals on videos such as YouTube.

Even if you watch videos of professional pianists here, it's hard to get long-term motivation, just like before.

Let's take a look at people who are playing at a similar level to you.

There's a part of me that sympathizes with them, like, ``They're having a hard time there,'' and a part of me that feels like, ``I can't play well at the moment.''

Surprisingly, things like this can increase your motivation.

let people hear

Let's let people know what we can do so far.

When you practice or play alone, you can enter a world of self-satisfaction, and before you know it, you can find yourself stuck in a negative spiral.

When you try to have someone listen to your performance, a certain amount of tension naturally arises.

You will also develop a desire to "give a good performance," and you will be able to pay attention to details that you had overlooked before.

If you can play perfectly, you will feel a sense of accomplishment and elation.

Music is meant to entertain not only the person playing it, but also the person listening to it.

Please let others around you listen to your performance and enjoy it.