It’s so nearly the end of term…!

I’m picking up on a real sense of complete exhaustion this week…everybody is tired, it’s nearly the end of term (just a few more days to go) and nobody seems to have anything left in the tank. And you know what? That’s ok. It’s ok to be tired and to just want some space to breathe and to rest and to recharge. Try to use your instrument to help you relax, not as a weapon of mass destruction that adds to your stress levels.

If you’re exhausted, take some time to just sit and breathe. And then pick up your instrument (or sit at your piano) and just noodle around. See what sounds come out! Think about your breathing. Think about how your hands press the keys or the valves or the buttons, and how amazing it is that you’re taking an inanimate object in your hands and making music with it.

Think about how amazing YOU are.

And breathe…

It’s ok not to be ok, but remember that your success rate at getting through tough times currently stands at 100% which means you’ve got this.

#TeamDBMT doesn’t shut down over the summer so although most of you will be taking at least a week or two of well-deserved holidays/time off (have a lovely time, please!) I’ll be here and working through for anybody who wants me. And I can’t wait to spend time with you all because you’re my favourite gang and you make my job a joy.

Keep breathing and keep going. The end of term is almost here.

Debs :)