Fun, light hearted, spiritually-uplifting tips for learning ukulele, featuring Stu Zonder's alter ego, Stu MaGuru.
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Mindlessness
I have taught ukulele and guitar for years. In that time, I have heard many students (especially those of a "certain age”) say:
Oh, Benevolent MaGuru . . .
To these comments, I, Stu MaGuru, say, "Feh!"
Practice Mindlessness. Say to yourself, "If I pay less attention to my mind, I'll be a lot more kind."
Which means when you practice or play your instrument, make it your mission to turn off those negative thoughts. Be kind to yourself. Let the music flow to you and through you, unimpeded by self-limiting thoughts. Before you know it, you will be a vehicle for beautiful music!
“Mindlessness”…can you dig THAT? I knew that you could!
Oh, Benevolent MaGuru . . .
- I’m too old to be taking up an instrument.
- The only instrument I ever tried was clarinet in the 5th grade. I stunk at that.
- The band director told me I should go into accounting.
To these comments, I, Stu MaGuru, say, "Feh!"
Practice Mindlessness. Say to yourself, "If I pay less attention to my mind, I'll be a lot more kind."
Which means when you practice or play your instrument, make it your mission to turn off those negative thoughts. Be kind to yourself. Let the music flow to you and through you, unimpeded by self-limiting thoughts. Before you know it, you will be a vehicle for beautiful music!
“Mindlessness”…can you dig THAT? I knew that you could!