Olympic Music or Olympics without Music
Olympic Music or Olympics without Music
Olympic Music - Can you imagine the Olympics without Olympic Music? Without the music - the opening ceremonies would not have the same climax, the skaters would not express themselves with the same delight. Olympic Music is the soul of emotion that brings the crescendo of excitement to the games. What does it take for a musician to create Olympic Music and become an “Olympic Musician"?
Seriously... we need to start a new category - OLYMPIC MUSIC - let the Music Games begin! Musicians are truly athletes of a very special kind.
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Not only do musicians require physical strength, mental preparation and emotional depth of expression, but working towards our goals - including creating Olympic Music - begins with three powerful words. The first word is DESIRE.
OLYMPIC MUSIC - DESIRE
One must first have a DESIRE to become a musician. Sometimes we are motivated by someone we admire and want to emulate that person. What can help us fulfill our desire to become a great musician?
- Goal Setting: As with all athletes we must set goals, however big or small, outlining what we want to accomplish. Why do you want to play an instrument or sing? Setting goals is the greatest motivation for achievement. That’s why athletes train so hard for the Olympics. Because it’s a personal goal, it's a challenge, and it’s fun.
Become an Olympic Musical Athlete - Begin with a Goal - And work towards completing that goal every day of the Winter (Musical) Olympics.
Begin with your goal for the MUSIC THEORY APP Olympic Game Challenge:
- How many FLASHCARDS can you name in 5 minutes?
- Chart your progress. Try to beat your best time.
- What is your goal: 10 Flashcards? 15? 20?
- Set your timer and play the Music Theory App for 5 minutes everyday.
At the end of the Winter (Musical) Olympics, what medal did you earn?
Gold - you met, achieved and exceeded your goal every day.
Silver - you met and achieved your goal every day.
Bronze - you almost achieved your goal every day.
Remember, an Olympic Music Athlete practices every day. To be continued with the second word for the Olympic Music Athlete tomorrow....
Get your Music Theory App Buy Music Theory App Now and let the Olympic Music Games begin!
P.S. Join the conversation - Enter your Olympic Music Game questions or ideas in the comments below. Till Next Time... Teach with Passion! Glory
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