Fame

Currently watching Fame for the second time. I purchased it a few weeks ago on my itunes and wasn't impressed the first time and decided to give it another try.

"Parenthetically study, drill, and technique do not stifle talent; they free it. " Kelsey Grammer in Fame

I am feeling really good about my playing lately. I have generally practiced every day for multiple hours with an occasional break. This week, I didn't play on Saturday because of the snow, alas today (Sunday) I braved the snow and made it to the music building. I got a good practice room, so my tone was resonating so much which adds to a players ego. Sometimes, a much needed ego boost if they have spent so much time in a dead practice room.

I have been somewhat obsessed with looking at grad programs and have come to the conclusion that I must worry about the now before I can worry about the future. This is because most programs require the student to have received a 3.0 GPA or higher in order to be accepted to their programs. With that said, I have a 2.8 and 3 semesters to bring it up. I feel as though it will teeter around 2.98 ish, but that is definitely not good enough for the places I want to go. Notably, Yale, Juilliard and Eastman. This semester, I only feel like I am going to have a problem with theory 4 because there is a lack of definite structure and it's really bothering me.

When I feel like I can't go on with music somedays...I look at their websites and i'm energized physically and emotionally. Speaking of which, I need some inspiration.

Off to live,

Deron