Parents play a significant role
in their children’s progress in learning to play the piano. They protect their
children and help them gain inner strength. So thinks Tomoko.
Tomoko remembers seeing winery
near George Lucas’ studio. Baby roses were
planted around the vineyard fence.
Tomoko asked the purpose of the roses, and found out that the roses
serve as a signal of potential trouble for the grapes. “If the roses look bad,
then the vintner knows there will be something wrong with the vines if not
acted upon.”
Tomoko makes the connection to parents, telling them that they are
roses for their children. “I notice a suffering child right away,” asserts
Tomoko. If parents are having problems, they impact the child.” I ask parents
to inform me if there are family issues so I can help their children.” Tomoko
explains, “When the family is ‘off,’ the
child has a hard time concentrating.” Sometimes Tomoko gives her student an
easier piece to practice, or delays a public performance. “It’s important for
the child to continue to practice and take lessons during this time, though,”
says Tomoko. “They needs to maintain their skill and manual dexterity, and the
habit of practicing can serve as a way to occupy the mind in a positive way. It
can act as a meditation.”
Tomoko adds, “Children can be remarkably strong and resilient. They end up fine, if given support and time. They will bloom.”
Tomoko adds, “Children can be remarkably strong and resilient. They end up fine, if given support and time. They will bloom.”
