How to Stay Motivated While Learning an Instrument (Part II) | How To Music | Sarah Joy

[@JacquesKinnaerCello]

Tip 2: the fact that you yourself continue learning, is one of the many things that makes you a wonderful teacher :-) Learning a piece that has things I already know as well as things that are new to me and that add to what I already know, is also part of the continued learning.

[@twstaraelo614]

I can't explain how your words moved me so much and encouraged to try a bit harder with my music. That was amazing! Thank you!

[@aut2136]

Something that helps me stay motivated is I play for someone who hasn't heard me play for a while. For me personally, when I practice everyday it's not always apparent that I am improving and it sometimes seems as though I am backtracking and getting worse! But they are usually very surprised at how far I've come since I played for them last and how much progress I have made. It's a real confidence booster and reminds me how much I have improved/grown as a musician. Great video btw! :)

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Right, exactly! It definitely helps to get that outside perspective.

[@dorkywhiteguy4097]

For motivation, I touch base with cello stuff as often as I can - like watching this video :)

[@mortadahasaad530]

I love you! Thank you! You are a sweet soul

[@moonbeam1864]

Can u do a tutorial for fingerings for tenor clef? Because i feel all the websites that i go to dont explain things in depth enough and i need to figure out how to play tenor clef for IMEA.

[@spbyrum]

The comfort zone is where folks go to rust up and become set in their ways. Keep learning something new to avoid it. Be happy. Learn cello.

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Very true!

[@andresk93]

Thank you so much for the video :). I have a little question for you: I'm in the process to record orchestral auditions; can you recommend me a good (and if it's possible, cheap) camera or equipment to start with? I was thinking of buying the zoom q4, but i dont know if its a better setup for that price. Sorry for any grammar mistake, im not good at english XD. Greetings from Colombia :)

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Well, I might use a field recorder for the audio, but use a Nikon D5200 for good image quality. The technical side of things is not my strong suit. Hope this helps!

[@karleybioanthro]

What college did you go to? Maybe make a video and talk about your experience. Love your videos!!

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

That's actually probably going to be next week's video. :) And I went to Texas Tech.

[@fionawestland8006]

Hey Sarah, I really want to learn the cello but I can't afford any lessons. At least not every week. Would once or twice a month be enough to learn (including the practice of course)? Thanx

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Certainly! I have several students who take every other week, and they are doing very well.

[@bradanders7020]

Hey Sarah joy, Instead of our previous collaboration Idea, I was wondering if you could help me write a song for Christina Grimme. She was shot in her concert and has passed. Being Christian, as she was, I know we could write a beautiful song for her. She was a very good friend of mine, and she would deserve no less. Please let me know if you could help.

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

Hey Brad, I just saw your email today. I am so sorry for such a horrible loss. I saw it on the news a few days ago. I will reply to your email as soon as I can.

[@bradanders7020]

Ok, Thank you so much.

[@notsure2]

outside your comfort zone cover request: Still of the night by Whitesnake

[@sarahjoyrecordings]

haha I'll look it up.