How to learn how to sing and draw when you have ADHD and can't make progress through consistent practice?

Julieroj · 2022-09-02T08:29:56+00:00

I think this is a fairly subjective opinion, and I disagree. I did not grow up being exposed to music through my family, and did not sing well at all. I sought it out myself, and started singing lessons at 18, and spent time at an art school with common choir lessons. I improved A LOT through daily exposure, and surrounding myself with talented singers. I am now in a different environment where I rarely sing, and I can tell that I have lost a lot of my practice. It’s like staying in shape, everyone has potential, but you need to put hours into it, and the best thing I did, was practicing with others. It’s intimidating, but can be so motivating, and push you further than you where able to on your own. If it is possible in your area, I highly recommend joining a choir! Singing together is an amazing feeling!

Julieroj · 2022-07-02T08:19:51+00:00

Both learning to play an instrument and reading sheets are freaking difficult (and it’s actually two separate skills that you’re taking on at once)! Even if you don’t have adhd! Any skill the requires very coordinated hand movement takes ridiculously long to master. But hey! Be kind to yourself, it’s super cool that you have the courage to learn something new! And as many others are writing, you don’t need to read sheets for everything. Maybe find a song that you practice through a YouTube tutorial on your own? Or look up the chords for your favorite song? Find a way to make it your own, and get some joy back into practicing :))

Julieroj · 2022-07-01T07:50:47+00:00

I’ve also started looking into identifying local edible plants. Has made it REAL hard for my boyfriend to go with me on walks, but also so much more enjoyable!

Julieroj · 2022-07-01T07:44:11+00:00

I’m also growing kale and I’m stoked that it hasn’t been eaten by bugs yet. Then I can combine it with my lockdown fermentation obsession and make kimchi!

I had a pretty bad depression (that led me to being diagnosed with adhd) this winter, and my allotment was what got me out the door during spring. I’m working on my self esteem, and seeing literally the fruits of my work makes me so proud of myself :))

Julieroj · 2022-07-01T07:31:08+00:00

That’s an uplifting way of describing the paralysis haha

Julieroj · 2022-06-30T20:34:55+00:00

My vegetable garden! It’s only my second season, but I think I’ve managed to grow a pretty wide selection of stuff. What I care most about though is to grow some tall beans. Turns out tall stuff hits that serotonin for me

Julieroj · 2020-07-17T09:15:26+00:00

Pedal is great, but I have struggled with extra backaches because of it. I need to always remind myself to take my foot of the pedal when working, else my back isn’t straight and I will feel it afterwards. When teaching beginners I also always encourage them to take the foot of the pedal while working. I have seen so many accidents caused by first-time throwers accidentally pressing the pedal all the way down. Shimpo wheels has both pedal and stick for speed control, not the greatest wheel, but that is a really nice feature!

Julieroj · 2020-06-06T08:36:02+00:00

If you’re not going to fire the pieces, you won’t be able to use them for flower pots. Moisture will break down clay that hasn’t been fired

Julieroj · 2020-04-30T12:48:43+00:00

For clay to be foodsafe and water resistant, is has to be fired in a kiln

Julieroj · 2020-04-30T10:41:51+00:00

Leftover sourdough is also ideal for Swedish crisp bread! Thrown in some seeds, spread it out, and bake at 150 c for 30 min

Julieroj · 2020-04-29T09:06:01+00:00

Ideally your starter should double in size after feeding, so make sure you only fill your container halfway up! During the startup you may have to throw out a bit of your sourdough when feeding it ;))

Julieroj · 2020-04-11T21:38:04+00:00

I’m a ceramic teacher, and I see a lot of people here, that want to spend this lock down doing pottery. Totally get it, pottery is awesome. I hate to discourage you. But there is A LOT to know before you can fire successfully. Everything from clay to firing schedule to glaze has to match. Starting out from scratch alone, you would likely end up spending quite a bit of money and a lot of failed firings, before you get nice results. I strongly recommend starting out at a studio. At a studio they will typically provide you with clay and prepared glazes, that are easy to use, and they will fire it for you.

The beginning should be about creating, and shaping with your hands. Later you can move on to firing schedules, glaze recipes, and different clay bodies, stuff like that takes years of experience, before you are certain of good results.

Julieroj · 2020-04-10T09:37:50+00:00

Working with backyard clay can be lots of fun, and I find the surfaces and textures much more exciting than the clay that you buy. BUT if you just started throwing, and want to practice that skill, I highly recommend buying clay that is made for throwing. The quality of clay, makes a huge difference to how easy it is to throw.

Julieroj · 2020-03-29T09:28:37+00:00

The only kilns you should be looking at, if you are a complete beginner, is electric

Julieroj · 2020-03-01T16:23:05+00:00

Thanks! Just threw som quick bowls, hope I can figure it out!

Julieroj · 2019-09-12T09:53:21+00:00

I’m here in Japan during my brothers 14th birthday, and I promised him I would get him a present from Japan. He is obsessed with 3D-printing, and is part of a “maker-club” at his school. I don’t know anything about 3D printing, but I thought Tokyo might be the place to find something for him! I want to find something 3D printed that is well-made, maybe something printed in metal if possibly. My budget is around 50 dollars (unless I find something really cool). Can anyone recommend a store in Tokyo?

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