Sometimes we have so much fun here at Grace Notes Music Studio, it “deteriorates” into a serious case of the Sillies.
Welcome To My World
So, how’d you like last ezine on how to practice when you don’t feel like it? How many of the “tricks” did you use?
I used all of them. Oh, but not all in one day, of course.
Which brings me to today’s topic: bringing silly into the mix.
Why get silly? Why not! It is a natural state for us carbon-based units. As babies, toddlers, and young children; we know how to do silly. It’s innate.
Being Thirteen. OMG!
Then comes adolescence and self-consciousness. Goodbye, silly!
And it usually stays gone, too. After you get through adolescence where you learn the hard lessons of conformity and fitting in and getting along. Well, ok, getting along is good stuff.
And so is silliness.
Calling All Silly-heads!
Silliness opens a door to the possibility of new ideas. Could be the next great idea like Slinky or The Internet.
Silliness is an old friend that you need to re-acquaint yourself with. You could start with a smile for everyone you see in a day. Include the animals! Smile at the birds, squirrels, and pigeons. You might start talking to them, too. A-ha! Silly is back.
Let’s Get Serious About This Silliness
How is this relevant to our musicianhood? Gosh, that sounds like such a serious question.
What do you think? Sometimes, not providing an answer is the right thing to do. So, I leave it for you to find out for yourself. If you don’t find it right away, don’t let that stop you from hanging out with Silly.
A flibbertijibbet! A will-o’-the wisp! A clown!
C’mon now! It’s not like we have to solve a problem like Maria or anything. Begin exploring your silliness in small doses. And if you are totally at ease with Madamoiselle Bébéte, go all out!
I look forward to hearing about your frivolous, flippant, ludicrous, nonsensical, preposterous, nutty, balmy, harebrained, and madcap folly! Your comments are welcome here.
Thanks for reading! The next edition of Musician’s Motivator will be out on Wednesday, May 26, 2010.
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