Hi folks. I am also a returning pianist. In addition to the regular frustration of returning to play after a long time I have excessive self criticism which as you can imagine is debilitating. I really don't know how to stop it. When I realize I am making too many mistakes, or I am not progressing fast enough I just want to quit. and this is not very encouraging to practice again. Please advice. I do like music, and I wish it would be a relaxing activity but it is not. Maybe it is easier to practice when one is young. I am having a harder time concentrating.....
Hi folks. I am also a returning pianist. In addition to the regular frustration of returning to play after a long time I have excessive self criticism which as you can imagine is debilitating. I really don't know how to stop it. When I realize I am making too many mistakes, or I am not progressing fast enough I just want to quit. and this is not very encouraging to practice again. Please advice. I do like music, and I wish it would be a relaxing activity but it is not. Maybe it is easier to practice when one is young. I am having a harder time concentrating.....The current pieces I am practicing are Claire de Lune and Rachmaninov's Op 32 no 12.I have had a teacher for the past year or so.