Planning To Surprise Your Spouse With A Piano Song At Your Wedding? Here Are Some Things To Consider
If you're a musician, playing or singing a song for your new spouse at your wedding reception is a special moment. However, learning to play a song without your spouse knowing that you even have musical talents is even more impressive. If you're engaged to be married and want to surprise your spouse with a song on the piano, it's time to get planning. Finding a piano teacher in your community is the first start. A series of lessons over the coming weeks and months will not only get you comfortable with playing the piano, but also mastering the song you wish to perform. Here are some other things to consider.
Time For Lessons
You'll need to decide how much time you have for lessons, but also how much time will be needed to master the song you wish to play. Your piano teacher will give you some guidance on this topic by considering the current date, your wedding date, and the degree of difficulty of the song you wish to play. For example, the teacher may suggest two lessons per week, or may say that one weekly lesson is sufficient, as long as you practice enough. You'll also need to think about how you'll fit your lessons in without your future spouse knowing. If the piano teacher works near where you work, you might be able to learn on your lunch break.
Practicing Secrecy
If you live with your future spouse, this idea might not be possible. However, if you live alone, you can reasonably buy a piano keyboard for practicing. You'll need to hide this instrument when your partner comes over to visit — wrapped in a sheet or towel and stashed at the rear of your bedroom closet can be effective. You may wish to keep the instrument stashed in this location unless you're using it, as leaving it out could be trouble if your significant other were to drop over unexpectedly.
Performing To A Crowd
You shouldn't let the first time you play the song in front of people be at the wedding reception. It's easy to get performance anxiety, given the number of people who will be watching you and the significance of the moment. To make yourself feel more confident when you sit down in front of the keys on your big day, practice playing to friends and family — as long as they can keep a secret. The more you play for others, the less anxiety you'll feel when you're finally playing the song at your reception.
Contact a teacher, like Las Vegas Pianos, for more help.
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