270th Reflection💬

“Brain-stuck, what to do❓”

Join the interaction the Lord arranged and you may find inspiration there.

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09/09/2022 (Fri) 13:15 Zoom

Teacher said, “Your 4 pieces of compositions are almost done. It’s time to start writing the program notes.”

I said, “How?”

Teacher showed me some samples.

Teacher said, “Imitate it.”

I said, “OK.”

Teacher said, “Show me when you’ve finished writing and I’ll make revision.”

I said, “OK.”

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16/09/2022 (Fri) 13:15 Zoom

I submitted a program note.

Teacher said, “No, too technical.”

I said, “What?”

Teacher said, “Let me show you one more template.”

I said, “Great.”

Teacher sent me a template.

Teacher said, “Re-write it.”

I said, “OK, get it.”

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23/09/2022 (Fri) 13:15 Zoom

I submitted another program note.

Teacher said, “Um……”

I said, “How is it? OK?”

Teacher said, “OK.”

I said, “Great.”

Teacher said, “Do the remaining two.”

I said, “OK.”

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28/09/2022 (Wed) 21:00 Band Room

Another me said, “Hey.”

I said, “What is up?”

Another me said, “Why don’t you hurry? Complete the remaining 2 program notes.”

I said, “What to write?”

Another me said, “Think about it.”

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28/09/2022 (Wed) 22:30 Band Room

Classmate said, “Have you ever tried the midi-keyboard you newly bought?”

I said, “No, I haven’t.”

Classmate said, “Try it out.”

I said, “OK. Let me the new plug-in, Elysian Harp, to be used later.”

Classmate said, “Come on.”

I opened Logic Pro X, connected the midi-keyboard, played the melody of my 3rd piece of composition, and videotaped it with my mobile phone.”

Classmate said, “Wow, your voice sounds nice.”

I said, “I think so.”

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28/09/2022 (Wed) 23:00 WhatsApp

I shared what I played to the “Make it Happen” WhatsApp Group 

Maggie said, “It sounds nice! And quite fun.”

Queenie said, “I think it somehow sounds mysterious.”

Maggie said, “Can it listen to the whole piece?”

Maggie said, “But I find it a little sad.”

Edith said, “I think so.”

I exported the whole piece with Sebelius and sent to the group.

Maggie said, “The first section sounds to me that it’s sort of hard to find the way out in a forest. The second section sounds like entering a wonderland all of a sudden. The third section sounds like it’s a dream - still in the forest but the light creeps in at the end.”

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Another me said, “Maggie is quite imaginative.”

I said, “Her comment is great.”

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I said, “Thanks, Maggie. You’ve given me some good idea how to write program note. I’ve been struggling for a few days.”

Another me said, “You thank Maggie only?”

I said, “Not only Maggie, but also those that are willing to have music exchange with me. They’re Queenie and Edith.”

Another me said, “Only Maggie, Queenie and Edith?”

I said, “How could I miss God? Without God setting up this group, where could I have found someone to give me any feedback?”