How are you today?

[MisterTinkles]

I played piano in a concerto competition today for which I've been preparing since September and I didn't even place in the top three. I'm pretty severely disappointed. Practicing for 5 hours a day for half a year... This competition has consumed my every waking thought (and often sleeping ones too).

I didn't embarrass myself though, so that was nice. And the experience was valuable.... but god dammit, it would've been nice to win. What a colossal, anti-climatic let down.

Did you find your stride in playing?
Did you find your own tone?

I think I mentioned this before. Thats what is gonna make people notice you.
You can be the best penisist....uh, pianist in the world, but without your own "signature" to what you are playing........you wont stick out enough.

Either that, or dress like Liberace next time!!!!!


Wish I was nearby, I could show you what I mean.

What piece did you play???? Did you pick it, or did they?

People are finicky anyway when it comes to stuff like that. My sister learned the piano, and she was ok. I prefer the harpsichord myself. But I never learned to play.