Expand Your Creativity: Free Online Piano Lessons
September 16th 2007 22:00
Artistic Self-Expression: The Writer's Goal
Writing is an art, as well as a means of creative expression--two characteristics it certainly shares with music. Within all writers resides that creative spark which, almost magically, transforms our thoughts into words that feed the mind, touch the heart, and please the ear. Like music, writing can be rhythmic, flowing, lilting, or lively--gifting its reader with a satisfying sense of beauty.
Many Writers Have Multiple Creative Talents
Yet, as much as we relish expressing ourselves through the written word, many of us also carry a desire, a dream--perhaps even a need--to express ourselves through music. As many writers are multi-talented, expressing their creativity through drawing, painting, or photography--in addition to writing--so, many also seek a musical outlet for their creative energies. Are you one of them? Or, would you like to be?
Free Piano Lessons at The Piano Chords Blog
Whether you've ever had prior musical experience or not, and whether you perhaps don't even know for certain that you possess the talent it takes to play a musical instrument; If you are one of those people who yearn to express themselves through music--or at least would like to try your hand at it--you have the opportunity to learn the piano for free online at Piano Chords Blog. Even if you already play another instrument, you'll have the opportunity to learn a little music theory--which is generally taught on the piano, anyway.
Express Yourself Through Music--as Well as Words
The Piano Chords Blog will not only teach you piano chords and songs, via video clips and explanations, but it will also inspire and encourage you along the road to realizing your dream of adding music to your list of creative talents.
Why not visit the Piano Chords Blog, and try your hand at the piano. You may just discover a talent you never knew you had!
Happy playing!
Jeanne
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Comment by Rosmary
Great post. I started my Orble blog, in part, to help improve my writing skills. I also love playing music - hoping that will improve a bit over time too!
Cheers.
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
That's great to hear! Now, you've made me curious about which instrument you play!
If you keep practicing, you're bound to improve--though people often improve even while taking a break from playing! (Probably something to do with the subconscious mind continuing to work even while the conscious mind is otherwise engaged--though, come to think of it, it must really be more than that, because the musician's facility with the instrument [aka, manual dexterity] actually seems to improve, as well.)
Anyway, if that's the case, imagine how much more quickly one can improve by actually practicing!
Thanks for the visit--and the input!
Jeanne
Comment by Rosmary
It's a challenging instrument - easy to play, hard to play well.
I do often play better after I've put it away for a while. I know someone who I think would like me to put it away for good, but the banjo was around before he was ... Cheers.
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Comment by AmyHuang
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I play the piano, but I don't think my creative capability in music ever transferred to my writing
I do agree with learning the music though - it's another way to express feelings and emotions that sometimes you can't put into words. It's also a great anti-depressant, anti-aging and good brain training!
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
I think the banjo is a great instrument! I enjoy all different kinds of music--grew up with Country & Western and have heard some fantastic Bluegrass in my time!
The banjo sounds to me as if it would be a challenging instrument to play, because banjo music--at least Bluegrass banjo (Is there any other kind?)--is extremely fast and sounds quite complex.
These days, I've grown partial to classical music; yet, there are always those times when I find myself getting carried along on the wings of nostalgia as I listen to the twang of C&W or the lively, lilting strains of Bluegrass!
Play on!
Jeanne
Comment by Jeanne Dininni
Writer's Notes
Hadn't thought of your first point! But, as I always say, "Where there's a will, there's a way!" We always manage to do whatever we want badly enough! Sometimes it simply requires a bit of creativity--and, as we've been saying, we writers and musicians ARE creative types, after all!
Don't despair if your writing isn't of the same caliber as your musical accomplishments...yet! Just keep working at it and seek as much info about the craft as you can find, and before you know it, you'll surprise yourself how much better you'll be! Never give up!
In the same way that the most accomplished actors and speakers experience stage fright before an appearance, writer's block happens to even the best and most experienced of writers. Just seek inspiration everywhere you can and determine to break through to the other side! You can do it!
Music is a wonderful adjunct to writing as a creative outlet! It's all the things you've said--and more! Best of luck to you with both your writing AND your music!
Creatively yours!
Jeanne