Did you know your attitude directly affects your piano sound? Also, the physical state of your body can influence your sound as well. Case in point. One time I did bikram yoga. The next day I had a piano lesson. I was sore from the weird yoga stuff I didn't usually do with my body. My playing was stiff and therefor my sound was stiff and my teacher could tell. She asked why and I explained what I had done the night before.
Another case. I remember playing in a recital right after drinking a very large sprite. My playing that night was frantic and rushed because not only did I have the usual nervous energy, I was playing on a sugar high.
But back to attitude. I have actually had lessons with students when I can tell something is bothering them based on the way they played. Usually, it is unfocused, so the details are somewhat flat. Their minds are occupied and not involved in their music. The better the mood they are in, the better they play! AND, even better yet, if I can get them to imagine the mood and attitude of the piece they are playing, their sounds gets better yet again!!
I'm not saying you can't come to lessons after a bad day, or even in a bad mood. Life happens. But music is about taking a break from life and putting yourself in another world. It's about being able to forget for a little and just indulge. So think about that before you play. At least momentarily, put yourself in a different mood, change your attitude, and play beautifully.
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