Learning

     I love the idea of learning and sharing new things and have many interests and find it limiting that I have had just to choose just a couple interests to explore at a time.

     I would love to program and have tried it but my brain would not allow.  I have to limit myself because my memory, and my learning ability is limited.  It is not fun to have interests in so many things in life only to be hindered by one's own brain, free time available throughout life, and man's currently limited life span as well as finances also hindering a person.

     Our brains were designed to be so special, only to be hindered by imperfection and a world system that does not allow us as individuals the time or resources to explore.  I have tried my hand at many hobby's but music has been a common thread.  I have tried KB before but did not keep at it. I tried flute as I love it too, but could not get the aperture, I like guitar but have a hard time with chords and strumming and it's hard to say to give up on an interest, but it is on the side for now anyway.

    For me and my abilities, I seem to be doing well with piano with the Piano Video Lessons course I have been using, and want to follow through and keep at it.   It is only a hobby for me, but it keeps my mind as active as it is able to do for me.  I have to do the best with the brain I was dealt with, and to learn the best I am able to do.  To do any less with what I HAVE been given would still be a loss.   I will keep trying to learn and continue to be encouraged to move on with piano at whatever pace I am able.

PVL Nov bonus Patreon reward

  This month Lisa the Teacher is offering a November Bonus for $10 Patrons! Video Mini-Lesson reward.


   It is a valuable bonus reward in that, normally a $50 dollar monthly Patron gets only a 5 minute recorded video assessment.

  I am set up for my check-up on Sunday Nov 12th at 11-11:15am
  I have been stuck on Unit 3 Lesson 1 - (Free Youtube lesson video) since August 4th trying to learn to play the both the notes at the same time I play the 'chords' to 'Good Morning'. I also practice "Ode to Joy' regularly' with 'Christian Dedication' as an ongoing goal song.

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Sunday Post Lesson Update: The live Mini-Lesson allowed Lisa to give me some immediate and important feedback to me on what I could do give my practice sessions more value to me. While having me keep practicing my current songs 'Ode To Joy' and 'Good Morning' she is also having me move onto the next lesson Unit 3:Lesson 2.

Motivation and patients in learning

  Motivation and perseverance can be a tricky thing.  What motivates a person to persevere?  It can be the desire to do something or learn something that will benefit oneself or others of value to you.  I find motivation greater when the desire is shared and valued by friends, at least to the extent that they cheer you on.  When this does not happen it takes much greater self driven tenacity and motivation to get oneself to persevere, especially if the task is something that requires motivation for the long haul.  

  I have the desire to eventually learn many things, but find that it takes great work to stay motivated for the long that haul.  Especially when I am going it alone.  I am pleased that as I continue to learn music, I have friends that mutually cheer each other on, but even then I find it work to keep at it regular each day.  It is something I really want to learn so I continue to work at it.  I am a slow learner and this does slow me down, but I am a patient person and am patient with myself, but perhaps I need to be even more patient with myself as learning slowly does take a bite out my excitement of learning.  Oh, I'll keep at it, but it does slow me down.  I just need to be patient and happy with each small step I make.

 So my job is to be more motivated and patient with myself and carry on, and stay excited, even about my small progress steps to help me persevere to my goal.  Although I am here referring to music, this attitude work with everything we do and learn in life.

  In my year course, I have been working on Unit 3 lesson 1 for a while now.  I am finding it a more difficult lesson to learn, but I should expect that the songs will get more challenging as I continue.  I will persevere with it one note at a time.  Many notes make a song learned, and confidence bolstered.

Working on A to E , D to A , D to E chord transitions

   For the last three days I have been consistent at working on A to E , D to A , D to E transitions.  Maybe by posting my daily progress chart it will help me to continue to be consistent.

   I time myself for one minute for each of the three A to E, D to A, D to E Chord pairs and see how many changes for each pair I can do in that minute.  I record my progress for that practice period and share the Chord Study Chart automatically updates for all to see.

  Yep, the link to Chord Study Chart automatically updates each practice period. If I skip practice that day it will be posted for all to see.  No pressure.