Saturday Morning!

Thought I would share an idea with you. It's called the Saturday 15 minute wake-up routine.

Today is Saturday- no school, no work or at least that is what this Saturday is for me.

Today is a different day than yesterday- I don't have to go and work. Maybe
you don't have to go to school. I feel a bit lazy today. I don't have to
catch an airplane, or go to an early morning rehearsal or work in the
office.

I have just gotten up, made a cup of tea and picked up my flute and played
some scales, tone exercises, my favorite octave exercise and some good ole
bits form the repertoire- my favorite bits like the Allegro from Bach's C
Major Sonata and some other bits.

Now I can get going and have breakfast and continue my day.
I feel better. I feel connected. I have just enjoyed my little 15 minute
Wake-up routine. Now I can greet the day.

This is a great way to start any day not just Saturday.
I have learned over the years how to be disciplined. I can continue my
practicing, or as I call it playing all day because I made a good conscious start.

This is the most important part of your day- You first thoughts , your first movements.

This is when your mind is the clearest and most open.

Many of you ask me " How can I be less nervous? How do I fit in my practice?
What is a good practice routine?

This is the first step.

This is not just good for Saturdays but for every day.

First thing in the morning- Get your flute out and "Have a blow as they say!" Play a scale or two, up and down the flute. Get your lips woken up and play something nice before you go and have breakfast. And, by the way don't forget to eat breakfast-......

 

I shall be sending you a early morning practice routine in my next letter. Meanwhile, have a great day!

Try it. It works!

Your friend,