One aspect of playing the piano that doesn't seem to come naturally to many beginning pianists is musical expression---making the music come to life. Playing the piano is so much more that playing a series of notes in a certain rhythm. It's even more than throwing in a few dynamics and some pedaling. The pianist must discover the essence of the piece of music and express the emotion of the music. The pianist is then not just playing the piano but creating music. It's a mental thing. It's a heart and soul thing.
In this article by Lauren Thomsen, six hints are given for developing musical expression:
1. Immerse yourself in the music. Understand the explore the subtle nuances of the music.
2. Imitate. After playing a piece, sing the notes and rhythm of the music, as you remember it.
3. Move your body. If you let the music move you, the music will eventually move through you.
4. Musical walking. Take a step back and view yourself playing the piece--air piano, if you will.
5. Read along. Listen to the piece being played and follow along with the score.
6. Match inner and outer. Take time to play the music internally first, then apply that feeling and passion when you actually play the piece.
http://www.allthingsstrings.com/layout/set/print/How-To/Study-Practice/6-Ways-to-Improve-Your-Musical-Expression-in-a-Performance
Creating music, using musical expression, is so much more enjoyable. No longer is the music flat and uninteresting. Now it lives and flourishes!
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