Mozart. Sonata in F. How do you teach it, when you don't feel as you can play it well your self? I don't feel it. I fake it. What words to use? I can't ignore the guy, but I CAN NOT relate. Perhaps I'm not mature enough or good enough - I feel totally naked, when I play. Naked and so ridiculous. And Phony! Each of my finger weights a ton! I feel like a total idiot when I get to that trill in the right hand. Only four measures after *somewhat* saves me. I can not turn the page. I can't go on after. My students are impressed, but my face cringes -- it's feels so unpleasant and humiliating. And humbling... Help!
It's our recital piece. I was insane to take it. The student is extremely musical and very expressive. I doubt Mozart will ever be her "forte". This is our first Mozart piece together because I would refuse / "never came across him" in the past.
Please, do not add to my agony as a teacher. I can afford to critique my self enough. My student is 13 years old girl. What words would You use?
What English words would you use to explain how to play him? Both me and my student are Russian, but we can hardly speak it to communicate well. We use English. Sincerely. Help. Please. Anything your teacher told you. Mozart is not existent in Russian education system, I think. We avoid saying much about him. Words are huge. Just help. It's a disaster! We are "falling down stairs, one step at a time". That's how Mozart should be played? Anything you have to say on a subject would be greatly appreciated and useful at this stage.