tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964274595125305264.post3024412651258019318..comments2023-08-15T09:59:09.965-04:00Comments on Cello Centered: Not practicingMaricellohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14901229998799205736noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964274595125305264.post-22096119097922327962008-05-10T16:12:00.000-04:002008-05-10T16:12:00.000-04:00Hi Randy,Thanks for your wise advice. I gave up sl...Hi Randy,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your wise advice. I gave up sleep long ago, but every once in a while, do need some, at least in order to think coherently during those ten minutes.<BR/><BR/>My problem with the ten minutes is that it is hard to stop at ten, and get back to work. Ten minutes becomes an hour or two before I look up. But, maybe that's not so bad.<BR/><BR/>I have now practiced 3 days straight, for big chunks of time. And even detect a bit of progress. :-)Maricellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901229998799205736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964274595125305264.post-11190850538934768602008-05-09T13:16:00.000-04:002008-05-09T13:16:00.000-04:00With three kids and a busy schedule of teaching, i...With three kids and a busy schedule of teaching, it's a juggling act, even though it's my job. <BR/>Unfortunately, for the time being it just means less sleep in general and catching up on that when I can.<BR/><BR/>A simple saying passed onto me by a mentor of mine-- <BR/>'even if you only have 10 minutes to practice, do so as if you have 3 hours..'<BR/>in other words, take your time and build something up rather than practicing frenetically. <BR/><BR/>If you imagine you can't possibly accomplish anything in 10 minutes, you will most likely end up keeping the cello in the case.<BR/><BR/>All the best-Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964274595125305264.post-17630682119478256182008-05-08T22:56:00.000-04:002008-05-08T22:56:00.000-04:00I practiced this morning, about an hour and a half...I practiced this morning, about an hour and a half. I worked at home today, which makes it a whole lot easier to fit in some cello time. Ah,feels better! Thanks, Donna, for the nudge. :-)Maricellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901229998799205736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964274595125305264.post-32064632810879144902008-05-08T09:11:00.000-04:002008-05-08T09:11:00.000-04:00Yes, even 5 or 10 minutes is better than nothing. ...Yes, even 5 or 10 minutes is better than nothing. There's always the option to at least listen to good cello music while on the go. I hope things slow down enough for you to squeeze in some practice time, although I have the feeling that you enjoy your full schedule of exciting activities.cellodonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331195420316930565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964274595125305264.post-23765603935215818182008-05-08T00:20:00.000-04:002008-05-08T00:20:00.000-04:00It is reassuring to hear others are having this pr...It is reassuring to hear others are having this problem!<BR/><BR/>Donna, I was going to say, in response to your comment, that I have absolutely no time lately, and am not even home much during the week. It is not a matter of not wanting to practice.... But, I can see the point, that you can always find a few minutes. And I will.... tomorrow!Maricellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14901229998799205736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964274595125305264.post-5613230556875495132008-05-07T21:10:00.000-04:002008-05-07T21:10:00.000-04:00Go here: http://www.musicpracticetips.com/index.ph...Go here: http://www.musicpracticetips.com/index.php/2008/02/11/10-tips-for-when-you-dont-want-to-practice/cellodonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331195420316930565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964274595125305264.post-16914690514512555332008-05-07T09:46:00.000-04:002008-05-07T09:46:00.000-04:00It seems to be an epidemic. Maybe it's Spring Feve...It seems to be an epidemic. Maybe it's Spring Fever?gottagopracticehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08112740396190991150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6964274595125305264.post-33281872182230214082008-05-07T09:27:00.000-04:002008-05-07T09:27:00.000-04:00Hey, that is encouraging! I don't have all the ti...Hey, that is encouraging! I don't have all the time to practice that it seems I should be doing, either.Marilee Rockleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11229319055877477637noreply@blogger.com