PPP180: Ten Ways to Flip the Script with Kate Webb

Instead of thinking, “I made so many mistakes”, think, “I’m still learning”.

Instead of thinking, “Are they ahead of me?”, try thinking, “What can I celebrate?”

Instead of thinking, “This is too much to practice!”, try “Let’s just see what I can do in 15 minutes.”

“Practicing makes me frustrated because I don’t get it.” Flip the script to, “I’ll circle everything I don’t understand.”

Instead of thinking, “I can’t play this piece.” try thinking, “I just haven’t learned it yet.”

Instead of thinking, “I’m not good at this part.”, think, “I’m still learning to play it correctly.”

Instead of thinking, “I’m not good at piano.” Flip the script to, “I’m learning a new skill.”

Instead of thinking, “This is too hard for me.” Think, “I’ll be patient and realize I’m stretching myself in a new way.”

Instead of thinking, “I’m so bad at this! Why can’t I play it right?”, think, “What new strategy can I try since the current one isn’t working?”

Whoops!! Kate and I were having such a great talk, we didn’t keep count! Here is one more from me if your piano kid thinks they have practiced when they’ve just played their piece once. Your piano kid might thing “I played my piece and I’m satisfied.” A smart parent needs to be clever by thinking of additional ways their child could play the piece. With a hat. Without a hat. With their eyes closed. Standing on one foot. Go beyond mindless repetition and give your piano kid a reason for the repetition.