Musicians with Dystonia Bulletin Board

I have played with a modified technique for 11 years. During this time I have gradually enjoyed playing more and more, by the years. But having crossed limit by limit by playing music I thought I would never manage to play again, starting chamber music again etc., I started to think :what's next? I focused a lot on all the things I believed I could NOT do. I have considered my alternative technique as limiting, now, after having worked with Farias I see that even there the limits were mostly other places than in my technique, they were in fact mainly in my head. Trying to work myself back to "normal" I sometimes in concert feel so much under stress (difficult programs, exposed seat, whatever) that I switch to my alternative. And now it works a lot BETTER THAN BEFORE!!!! And I've stopped feeling like a failure when I do it, I feel incredibly lucky to be able to!

What I mean to say is that I sincerely believe you when you say you are happy with your technique and also when you say you play better than before. Modifying is an option that can be satisfying! That I decided to go to Farias last year was because I am the kind of person who can never let things be. I want things to be perfect in my own eyes. I lost much of my passion for the music during these years. Working with Farias has made this quite clear. I'm getting the joy back now, and more important than grabbing my bow in what I have learned is the perfect, "normal" way is to do it naturally and with joy.

Congratulations Hendy!
You have done a great job! You have all the reason to be very, very proud of yourself!