Before Breakfast Second Cup: Study ahead of time
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Oct 25, 2025 Preparation can elevate your enjoyment of events! Discover how studying artists or plays beforehand helps you sing along and appreciate performances more deeply. Learn the difference between rushing to see the Mona Lisa and recognizing multiple artworks in a museum. Laura offers practical tips for enriching your experiences, from listening to recordings to reading plays. While some surprises should remain intact, being familiar with characters enhances enjoyment. Get ready to stretch out the fun by being prepared!
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Study Before You Go
- Study artists or exhibits before attending to deepen understanding and enjoyment.
- Familiarity helps you sing along and notice meaningful details during concerts or museum visits.
Preparing For Concerts
- Laura listened to artists in her car before concerts to learn unfamiliar pieces.
- By the concerts she was ready to sing along and enjoy more of the show.
Familiarity Expands Appreciation
- Knowing multiple works makes other pieces in a museum feel equally familiar and valuable.
- Studying beforehand stretches out the enjoyment and raises appreciation levels.
