"The Heart Asks Pleasure First" ... this was the very first song that motivated me to start
learning how to play the piano. At a very young age I automatically assumed that I wasn't
gifted, talented and not skilled at anything. I've carried this mindset for my entire life
until quarantine. As a child my mother always encouraged me to take piano lessons but I
never paid attention to her wishes. My mother and my uncle both play the piano so they
really wanted me to learn, but I had no desire. In 6th grade, my mother bought a piano for
her to play. Every night I would hear her play the piano and my interest and curiosity
progressively grew.. One night she was playing the song ¨Heart Asks Pleasure First¨ By
Micheal Nyman and in my brain, I knew I wanted to learn to play. The song was so
beautiful and I had to learn it. from that day on. I started watching tutorials on Youtube
every day learning certain songs. I've never learned how to read sheet music or the letters
of the keys, but I always memorized where my fingers needed to be. Nowadays piano is
one of my favorite things to do to calm myself down. Playing the piano forces you to
have a clear mind and be patient. It can become very frustrating at times so it's taught me
how to regulate my emotions and soothe myself. . The piano is my therapy and I've found
the art that heals my soul. I've learned numerous songs and have taught myself how to
create music that brings me joy. In many ways, life is like learning a piano song; when
you're learning the song it's difficult. You may become frustrated and want to quit. You're
going to make many mistakes at first, but if you don’t quit and don't give up you're going
to learn the song. It takes time and patience but as long as you persistently try, you're
going to learn. I believed I was lacking in talent and unable to acquire a skill to knowing I
can achieve anything that I set my mind to.
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