I will loose 15 pounds by the end of this week. I will learn the entire 4 page piece in 2 days. By setting inappropriate goals we are setting ourselves up for frustration. The pressure to achieve is too great. It actually becomes a type of pressure that is counterproductive to our achievement.
Many people see setting smaller goals as a weakness in their own ability.
By assisting our children and students in setting more appropriate goals, we are assisting in setting them up for success. Yes, I said the language of music. All of the activities you did to help support your child s learning of his native tongue are similar to the activities you could do to encourage the mastery of music. The most important skill a developing musician can learn is the art of listening. Music is the art of listening in a highly specific way.