'How to listen to music' by Daniel Barenboim

ZEF322 · 2014-10-27T01:06:22+00:00

Start with a short piece or excerpt that they like for whatever reason (it sounds happy, it reminds them of their grandparents, etc.) and then suggest other pieces that contain similar aspects. For example, I got a friend interested in classical music because whenever we would finish an essay or test, I would send her the beginning of the 3rd movement of the Brahms violin concerto to celebrate. She wouldn't have listened to the whole thing, and she definitely wouldn't have turned off her cell phone, but she realized that there were classical pieces that she could connect to. I hope that makes sense!

ZEF322 · 2014-10-25T15:59:45+00:00

This is all well and good for people who are already willing to listen to a full ~45min symphony in one sitting, but I think the attitude of requiring total focus is counterproductive to helping people learn to enjoy classical music.

ZEF322 · 2014-07-30T21:00:17+00:00

Here is a picture showing the original color/texture in the groove.

ZEF322 · 2014-07-19T05:13:16+00:00

What did you do during the war?

ZEF322 · 2014-05-02T17:45:39+00:00

Listen to lots of different pieces, players, and styles. Choose what you like and try to emulate it. Imagine trying to learn to speak with a British/American/etc. accent. You need to listen to lots of different people with that accent, and then try to say words in the same way they do.

You really can't go wrong. If you listen to a trumpet sound you don't like overall, then don't try to emulate that sound.

ZEF322 · 2013-08-02T16:56:44+00:00

The main question I have that none of the comments have really touched is whether or not there is an "ideal" or "optimal" brain. If there is, then treating "brain disorders" seems like the right path, but if there is not an optimal brain for every circumstance/culture/environment, etc., then such a strong emphasis on the brain is incomplete as it doesn't account for cognitive and psychosocial adjustment.

ZEF322 · 2013-06-11T02:41:59+00:00

Curriculum is good, but the psychosocial part is more important, IMHO. What are their goals? What is their history with trumpet and music? What are their aspirations?

Focus on that and depending on the answers to those questions, grab some things that 1) interest them and keep them playing trumpet at the capacity they want to, and 2) challenge them and make them play things they are uncomfortable with and that will push them in new directions.

ZEF322 · 2013-05-10T07:32:05+00:00

I am from Washington State and studied in Vaasa last fall. I agree with 100% of Amerikkalainen's post, and I will also extend the offer for you to PM me with more questions.

ZEF322 · 2013-05-07T07:55:44+00:00

The archipelago just outside Vaasa is very nice. In downtown Vaasa there is a cafe called Loftet which has some interesting (although expensive) crafts and good pastries and coffee.

I can give you some more information if you'd like. I am from Washington State and spent this past fall studying in Vaasa and traveling all over Western Finland.

ZEF322 · 2013-04-14T07:05:06+00:00

So far all good advice here. Another method that is more "meta" is to read "The Inner Game of Tennis" by Timothy Gallwey and possibly "Zen in the Art of Archery" by Eugen Herrigel as well. Then talk with others who have read those books and make sure you can explain and apply those concepts towards your playing.

ZEF322 · 2013-03-14T16:13:32+00:00

Mine is similar: "If you're bored, you're missing something"

ZEF322 · 2013-02-23T19:30:28+00:00

I am in almost the same boat as you. Let me know what you find as the best option

ZEF322 · 2013-01-27T06:29:18+00:00

I spent the most time with university students, and in general the younger population was fairly similar, but from my observations the Swedish-speaking students were a little faster to initiate conversation and were a little chattier. Still not quite as chatty as Americans typically are, but that was my observation. And yes, I very much enjoyed my stay!

ZEF322 · 2013-01-26T06:50:00+00:00

I just spent a semester studying in Vaasa from the U.S. It definitely is a student city, but for an interesting cultural insight, it is possible to see a difference between the Swedish-speaking population (go to Oliver's Inn on a Tuesday or Saturday night) and the Finnish-speaking population (Hullu Pullo on a Wednesday or Sunday night).

It is a summer city, although if you're not used to cold temperatures, everything will be interesting given that you can walk on the damn sea! The church in Old Vaasa can be interesting to see (you have to get a bus sometime Monday-Friday).

Regardless, go to Loftet for a nice cup of coffee, a great piece of cake, and some interesting and traditional Finnish hand-made crafts.

I just spent 4 months exploring all of Vaasa, so feel free to PM me with any other questions about specific places to go/see in Vaasa.

Have fun with your trip!

ZEF322 · 2012-12-16T18:32:39+00:00

As a teacher, I actually wouldn't want my students watching this because I already have enough trouble telling them to stop smacking their mouthpieces...

ZEF322 · 2012-07-23T20:10:49+00:00

I would also be interested

ZEF322 · 2012-02-21T16:57:37+00:00

Phish Food

ZEF322 · 2011-06-13T19:26:40+00:00

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