Welcome to True Blue Piano!
My name is Indi Raine. I am a RCM piano student, as well as a student teacher. I have had quite the journey in piano, some of it soaring on the high notes, other parts pottering along in a downhearted view of life. I want this blog to be a source of inspiration for pianists who are experiencing the highs and lows of their musical journeys. I want to encourage you so that you know that you are not alone. Being a musician can be discouraging as you struggle with a scale in the morning, but delightful as you perform for a guest that night. You may groan as you turn the page of your music book and look at a maze of music notes, but then rejoice as you recognize your favourite key signature. It may take long weeks or several hours to memorize a song, but it is always rewarding to play through the song without a music book. There are lessons that make us laugh, and lessons that make us cry. There are the days of sunshine, and weeks of shadow. I've gone through it to. And I want to help.
Music is one of the greatest gift's that God has given to me. And whether I feel like practicing or not, I know that piano will always be a part of my life. After the years behind me, how could I quit now? This last year I've discovered my passion for teaching, and am looking forward to sharing my games and ideas with you.
This blog is going to be a place for musicians of all levels (and all instruments are welcome too!) to find inspiration and fun. And I hope that in some way that my "dark, stormy piano days" can help turn you through your moments of frustration and despair. Believe me, I understand!
So come by soon, and bring your music friends! It is time to get going on our journey!
May God bless your musical journey!
Indi