I strongly believe that consistency is a big factor is really achieving anything of great importance. The “phrase practice makes perfect” leads definitely down the right path in regard to what often happens when a consistent effort is applied in your life. I find that when something did not go the way that I would have liked or planned on, being consistent in my previous efforts may have solved the problem that I now must face. In improving my singing and euphonium playing, not only a similar or same time of practice during the day has bettered my performing but a consistent practicing regime. About two months ago I was bestowed past study literature and material from when a past teacher of mine was in High School and taking professional Euphonium lessons in the Twin Cities. After receiving a whole bag full of material I quickly skimmed through it all, passing by the warm up exercises, intonation studies, etudes and went straight for the solos which I at that point I deemed fun. I now comprehend that I would much rather play a twenty one measure technical exercise, working on core skills then a three movement solo which is lacking reinforcement by my lacking overall musicianship. Through a consistent and structured new rehearsal agenda, I am excited to hopefully see some evidence that spending seventeen minutes warming up including three two minute breaks is a good idea.
Consistency can be applied in other areas then just the arts. My school work could definitely be benefited by me hanging on to a consistent work ethic or amount of actual dedication to learning in the High School setting not arts related. See the problem with being inconsistent in schoolwork like I am, is that you teachers know that you are capable of applying yourself and doing great work and then when your laziness and inconsistent lifestyle gets in the way they just become disappointed. Now, at least in my opinion disappointment is one of the most worst things to be subjected to due to your personal actions.
To be consistent takes great dedication and commitment. I am truly unsure if I able to fully be consistent for most everything in my life. So for right now I will work on becoming more structured in the things I know I have he capability of controlling.
Consistency can be applied in other areas then just the arts. My school work could definitely be benefited by me hanging on to a consistent work ethic or amount of actual dedication to learning in the High School setting not arts related. See the problem with being inconsistent in schoolwork like I am, is that you teachers know that you are capable of applying yourself and doing great work and then when your laziness and inconsistent lifestyle gets in the way they just become disappointed. Now, at least in my opinion disappointment is one of the most worst things to be subjected to due to your personal actions.
To be consistent takes great dedication and commitment. I am truly unsure if I able to fully be consistent for most everything in my life. So for right now I will work on becoming more structured in the things I know I have he capability of controlling.
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