How To Regain Your Desire To Play The Violin



Burnout. That could be the exact word to explain what you are feeling after years of playing violin. It is understandable because a lot of people experience the same thing in their daily endeavors, even those who are playing instruments aside from violin. Perhaps, you are starting to feel exhausted from daily practice, thus you find playing it more like a chore now than something which is fun to do. Although that feeling is understandable, you can always find ways on how to regain your desire to play the violin.

First, you have to remember the very reason why you attended violin lessons. Was it because you were fascinated with how violinists play in the orchestra? Was your family inclined to music, your dad playing the guitar, your mom playing the piano, and your siblings playing other instruments as well? Or was it because the moment you first held a violin, you knew for a fact that playing it was meant for you? Whatever that reason, you must think about it real hard because that will probably make you feel good and regain your enthusiasm to play.

Second, you have to go back in time and think about all those things that you have learned so far on playing violin. Go back to your first day of attending your violin lesson and remember how you felt the first time you held the violin and the bow. Was it good? Then, think about the first note you played, then the next, and the next, until you completed playing one song. Also, remember how you thought it was difficult at first and almost gave up in the middle of your lessons.

All these memories will make you realize that you have done so much for learning how to play the violin, so now is not the time to lose that passion. You've invested not only your time and skills but also your effort for this. So, do you think it will make you feel any better if you put everything to waste just because you're burned out?

Third, to really get your desire back, why not listen to the music of great violinists? Listening to the music of great masters like Paganini may bring your motivation back and once again, be inspired to be like those masters. But if you have videos of their performances, better watch them because these will sure have a positive effect on your thinking, making you want to play that violin again.

And lastly, if all those three mentioned above do not seem to work, then what you must do now is sit back, relax, and take that much needed break. Forcing yourself to play even if you don't feel like will just make you feel worse. So perhaps, what you need is a new atmosphere for the meantime. Spend a nice vacation out of town or better yet stay home and bond with the family or your friends. Just stay away from the violin for a while, but make sure it won't be that long. Resting for two weeks is recommended, but beyond that, it's a no-no.

So there. Those are the things that you can do to regain your desire to play the violin. Remember, don't force yourself in doing something that your mind and body don't feel like doing for the meantime. Divert yourself to other interests first, until you find yourself having that urge to play again.


About the Author: Alexandre Santos is an Internet Marketer working online since 2007. Visit another author's site. Click on the link to find articles about New York Vacation.

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