tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520456258844139120.post5351240836936728981..comments2024-01-29T10:48:50.298-05:00Comments on My Happy Stroke: Piano TherapyGrace Carpenterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10920787306680792814noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520456258844139120.post-36868094383573267392014-01-08T07:49:15.273-05:002014-01-08T07:49:15.273-05:00I'm glad you pushed through the nerves of bein...I'm glad you pushed through the nerves of being videotaped. I recognized the song and heard the melodic voice of Bach. I have professional musicians on both sides of my family so I know capturing the essence of a composer is not a small thing.Rebecca Duttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004104301521792927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520456258844139120.post-72540895602173999972014-01-07T21:47:20.971-05:002014-01-07T21:47:20.971-05:00What a powerful piece - and video. It makes me sad...What a powerful piece - and video. It makes me sad to see how difficult playing is for you post-stroke, a visceral reminder of the damage it wreaked; and simultaneously, I'm so impressed by the way that you are using piano playing to rebuild the lost brain connections, the attention and focus you bring to your practice! This is exactly the kind of practice discussed in the 10,000 hours of practice approach, and you will surely improve! Cindy Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03328876117331767350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520456258844139120.post-60133642855058631802014-01-07T12:03:37.373-05:002014-01-07T12:03:37.373-05:00You gave me goose bumps. Your insights into how i...You gave me goose bumps. Your insights into how increased sensation improves everything are profound. I couldn't take my eyes of the individual finger movements you have in your hand. Thanks for the video and the inspiration.Rebecca Duttonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004104301521792927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520456258844139120.post-28827544475029960022014-01-07T11:09:29.864-05:002014-01-07T11:09:29.864-05:00awww, it is a mom's job to embarrass their kid...awww, it is a mom's job to embarrass their kids. enjoy.,Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714725782520722613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520456258844139120.post-34166650419810897882014-01-06T22:19:36.393-05:002014-01-06T22:19:36.393-05:00Beautiful!! I was not musical before, and I'm ...Beautiful!! I was not musical before, and I'm sure I'd be a complete mess now. I bring my son to music class, and the instructor always tells me....well if you can't do that , just do this...and she gives me something easier to do than the 4year olds that the class is geared towards. If I wasn't laughing at my inability, I'd be crying. I'm sure it's only a matter of time before I'm embarrassing my son. Elizabeth, John, Jack, and Lukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10177382087963521875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520456258844139120.post-40422794071745281592014-01-06T21:24:11.708-05:002014-01-06T21:24:11.708-05:00I think this is great. Loved watching the video. ...I think this is great. Loved watching the video. I found piano especially frustrating because I really had trouble getting my hands coordinated and working at the same speed. I also hated the drop in ability. I took up guitar and liked being a very slow beginner. Also my left weaker hand goes down before you strum. Practicing made a huge difference for me too.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714725782520722613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520456258844139120.post-35078016777386518792014-01-06T20:11:15.190-05:002014-01-06T20:11:15.190-05:00Way to go, Grace! As you know, I'm working to ...Way to go, Grace! As you know, I'm working to try to get back to something like the way I used to be able to play the piano, but I don't think I'm there yet either even though I haven't had a stroke. And I'm convinced that you are not only improving sensation and proprioception, but making music--3rd and 4th grade Bach is still Bach, good for the brain and the soul, as well as the body. Kudos! and love from your motherDoctor Gradushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13955108849184549824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2520456258844139120.post-14071442353795964712014-01-06T14:11:46.706-05:002014-01-06T14:11:46.706-05:00Wonderful, Grace! I'd love to get some glute m...Wonderful, Grace! I'd love to get some glute muscles bulked up on my affected side so that I don't always need to sit on a cushion. BTW, I couldn't watch the video; it said it's private.Barb Polanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14673025156245739311noreply@blogger.com