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David Russell on Preserving Enthusiasm

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  • What David is saying is so important! I often see players that are technically sound,but seem to be missing the spark of enthusiasm. In fact, there have been many times where I have lost enthusiasm myself, especially when tackling v difficult repertoire.

    I would like to offer a few techniques that I use to keep myself motivated:

    -Remember why you started playing your Instrument.

    -Listen to some of you favorite artists.

    -Play the piece you are learning in your mind, with no mistakes of course!

  • David, thank you for the advice. You are indeed a wonderful and inspiring asset to the world of music. A true hero for people to look up to!

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  • Enjoyed that very much. I teach and love the guitar, many students can't get away from my studio once I get started. Hearing you play inspires me and m,akes me smile at the talent and technique on show.. Brilliant,

    I attended an old guitar teachers funeral, Ron Moore in Glasgow and it was said that even in his 80's his enthusiasm was such that 'you couldn't get out once you were in his place for a lesson.'

    Good to hear someone of your musical stature take time to offer guidance.

    Scotland UK

  • MAESTRO de Maestros 

  • Sometimes to my morning warming up I add one powerful thing: I watch a short YT video like this one. Thanx David!

    Sorry to speak off topic now, but let me paraphrase your "Remember, why you started..." It helps me a lot as well: "Remember, why you married her!"

  • que gran maestro!!!

  • Your video is not in sync with your audio.

  • What if you don't wake up till the afternoon?

  • great advice and very true!..why play if your not having fun...really keeps the "feel" and "emotion" in the music-I hear too many ""dead" players sometimes....."yaaaawn..." ;)

  • Elegance et intelligence, c est cela david russell...

  • @bicguitar

    youre tackling what?

    V?

  • strange mixture of Spanish and Scottish accent, very good guitarist!

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