Getting in the "zone"

[SILVIA]

This is such an interesting thread! Here’s a couple of pic of the book I’m reading at the moment, one of Justin’s reccomendations, The Inner Game of Music, which came after The Inner Game of Tennis, The Inner Game of skiing and then Golf, as Jk says

@jkahn

The zone is a good feeling. Complete immersion in what you’re doing, almost meditative. It can happen for other activities too, not just guitar.

I’m pretty sure you’ll find them inspiring as I do!

If you think you want to read it don’t be prevented by the standard notation exercises, they’re just examples, you can substitute those with something you know better.

I’m so much “skilled” at getting in my own way Now I’m getting into the idea I can improve my performance by reducing my self interference instead of increasing my potential by learning new techniques.

[SILVIA]

@ArizonaAngie

Sometimes you just merge with the music and your unconscious competence kicks in and you just fly. I found that if any random thoughts entered my brain the beautiful moment would be lost again.

Your fingers are well trained for the song so let them do it all without you having to think about it. Sounds perfect to me. I look forward to the day when I can do similar on a guitar.

That’s how it is I think

[AshenRose]

We need to trust ourselves.

I feel personally struck in the heart.

Probably because I’ve been thinking about this in relation to other parts of my life, but… Yeah. Onto the to-read list this book goes.

[SILVIA]

@AshenRose

I feel personally struck in the heart.

That’s what I felt too when Justin introduced the book in his lesson The Objective Observer.

It’s being a real eye-opener for me…