Have fun making music!

Above all, music making should be fun! I always enjoy performing or creating music and I enjoy passing on these skills and this feeling to others. I feel that it is extremely important for people to put their skills to practice, whether it is in a concert or simply when playing for their own pleasure at home. So, I always encourage my students to explore various styles of music, other than their primary specialisation, to try different techniques and, most importantly, to always listen to all kinds of music with an open mind. We learn music not only when we play it, but also when we hear it and when we think of it.

Music is more fun when it's shared with other people. There is no other experience that can match performing for others - whether these people are your friends and family or an audience at a large concert hall. Also, collaboration with other artists (other musicians, dancers, actors etc.) is a very rewarding experience and can provide a musician with new ideas for their music and motivation to improve their skills and develop new ones!

When I teach, I often combine teaching the basic skills for the instrument, or for music composition, with a few exercises and creative games - mainly improvisation - in order to develop the student's creativity and to allow them to relax and enjoy their lesson and, most importantly, to put their acquired knowledge and technique to practice. Children do most of their learning through games - it's practical application of ideas and knowledge - so why not people of all ages? Try it! Play games, explore, express yourself and always have fun making music!