Play Me Again

Summary

Agnes Laurens, a writer and passionate violinist, reflects on the intimate relationship between a musician and their instrument, emphasizing the importance of practice and the emotional journey of learning and performing music.

Abstract

Agnes Laurens pens a heartfelt piece on the deep connection formed between a musician and their instrument, drawing from her own experience with the violin. She describes the daily ritual of practicing music as a means to understand and bond with her violin, likening it to a living relationship that grows with time. Laurens acknowledges the frustrations and challenges that come with mastering an instrument, yet she emphasizes the joy and love that music brings to her life. She invites readers who play instruments to share their own practice routines and the feelings that music evokes in them. Laurens also provides insight into her life as a writer, her presence on various platforms, and her published works, encouraging readers to engage with her content and creations.

Opinions

The author expresses a profound love for playing the violin, equating it to a precious relationship that requires care and understanding.
Practice is seen as a crucial and repetitive process that deepens the bond between the musician and their instrument, leading to a better performance.
Frustration is a natural part of the learning process, but it is overshadowed by the rewards of musical mastery and the joy of playing.
Music is portrayed as an essential element in the author's life, suggesting that it serves as a form of emotional expression and personal growth.
The author values audience engagement and encourages others to share in the musical experience, whether by listening or playing along.
Laurens' passion for writing is presented as equally important as her love for music, with both serving as avenues for connection and communication.

Practice the music again and again.

When you stand at my music desk I look at you — most of the time to practice — until I know you and have that precious relationship.

Often — during practice time, your black eyes give me the signs that I have to take care of you better when my fingers touch the board softly.

Every day, when I see you again at the desk I get a better way of understanding you and we love each other more and more to go along with our lives forever.

As the relationships continue every day, we know exactly what we need to do — in our frustration — of being together again — for the rest of our lives we just know it.

The last time I played you again it went all better along the way but there needed more practice time to play with you in front of the audience.

When I know you — it took lots of moments — the music came along — even when I got angry at you for not understanding me — again and again, but I and you can’t help it, you were written that way.

I thought to be back at the start of understanding you as well as understanding me — nothing is true for that matter — just me being tired to play you — as I put you away for now to get back later.

I love playing the violin and music is everything to me. If you play an instrument, how do you practise?

What makes you listening to music? How do you feel? If you play an instrument, what makes you to be frustrated practicing?

Would you also play? Everyone is allowed to play along!

About the Author

Agnes Laurens is a writer. She writes for the local newspaper. Agnes lives in The Netherlands, with her husband and three daughters.

Writing is — aside from playing the violin — one of her passions since childhood. She is on Twitter and Instagram.

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Play Me Again

Practice the music again and again.

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