A Whole Rest

As musicians, as we navigate the rhythm of life, we must also allow time to rest. In music, the rest often defines the edges of sound; it gives shape to the phrase, creates tension, and makes the music more compelling. It sets up moments of inspiration. When performing a rest, the musician must let it happen with relaxed intention, resisting the urge to rush. We must wait. If we do not, we risk sabotaging the very effect the rest is meant to create within the musical journey.

So, let us take a note from the rest and resist rushing through our own time to relax. Take a break. Practice only the things that genuinely excite you. Ignore those emails for a day—or two, or even a week. Breathe in the fresh air of now. 

​“Music is the space between the notes.”
— Claude Debussy
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“Silence is not empty. It is full of answers.”
— Rumi