Why do some people stay the course to accomplish great things and others don’t?

What is that indefinable quality that keeps high achievers going no matter what obstacles in the path.

You might think that it’s because of their talent or special qualities, but what if the answer is more basic than we think?

Today we will dive into GRIT: The perseverance it takes to stay the course.

And to do that we will take a trip to the woods to learn the secret of Grit from natures majestic survivors, trees.

Beethoven, the classic hero also has much to teach about GRIT…What did he know?

I will also take you into my practice studio as I roll up my sleeves and exercise grit through a perilous practice session at the piano as I get ready to record the Appassionata Sonata.

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You haven't heard Beethoven like this....

Rocky Balboa meets Ludvig von Beethoven in a metaphorical ring of drama, suspense and heroic struggle.

Leonard Bernstein said "Music...can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable"

But metaphor can also be used to help us understand complex music in a fresh way.

Words can only go so far...

Especially when it comes to describing the experience of great music.

So how about using another vehicle of expression, one that we can relate to on an emotional level?

Film.

On today's podcast we take to the piano (you can watch on YouTube for the video version which includes clips from the film).

We overlay Beethoven's Appassionata Sonata 1st movement side by side with the film Rocky starring Sylvester Stallone.

What emerges is a fascinating revelation of what is 'under the hood'.

Yes, both Balboa's and Beethoven's template is the same.

It's known as the Hero's Journey, the quintessential model for great Hollywood films, novels and compelling stories.

And now...we see and hear it at work in the compositional process of Beethoven.

Join me for a frolic in film and music.

I guarantee you will never hear Beethoven the same way again.

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We’ve all heard Beethoven is a great composer…

But what makes it great?

After all, he uses the same 12 notes as all composers do.

But yet…he does in an altogether different way.

So unique.
So Bold.
So ETERNAL.

What makes Beethoven’s music TRANSCEND into another dimension of energy, perfection and art allowing it to be a vehicle for WISDOM and PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION?

What is this language of music that opens the door to higher states of being and how can we understand its code?

In this episode, Part 3 of the “A Passion for Life Series” Elevating Above the Ordinary Like Beethoven we will go to the piano and cover:

• Why we find some sounds beautiful>>>the concept of aesthetic emotion.
• The ‘vertical’ inspiration that was the driver behind Beethoven’s music.
• Why do some songs make us cry and others dance?
• Is there an ‘implied’ code composers use to generate feelings and how does that work? We’ll dive into the The Law of the Affectations:
• I share my story of not ‘understanding’ Beethoven and how one piano lesson changed that for good.

We will be at the piano today with a lot of demo’s of music and excerpts.

I hope you enjoy it and I can't wait to hear how the ‘Law of Affections’ made you feel after listening.

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