When I was in college, the girl across the hall, played the cello in her room. She was very good, and I enjoyed the sound of the cello immensely. Someone else didn’t, and she ended up having to practice in a practice room in the dorm. Then she taught herself to play the guitar, which she played in her room. She became a good friend — and still is.

The funny thing is that on the whole I’m not a fan of classical music. I find it depressing. Then, I’m always surprised to hear pieces that I really like, and there are quite a few. (I like baroque music.)

Skip ahead a few decades, and my 11 yo, on her own, decided she would like to play an instrument. She began on the viola and switched to the cello. I feel like I’m back in college hearing her practice. The wonderful thing is that she is self-motivated to do it. I don’t have to even remind her.

I enjoyed this story about stringing a cello and learning a new technique of tuning from a master/master tuner. I’ll share it with my daughter when she gets home tonight.

Karin

Popularity: 7% [?]

• Solid rock, Bob Dylan Well, I'm hangin' on to a solid rock Made before the foundation of the world And I won't let go, and I can't let go, won't let go And I can't let go, won't let go, and I can't let go no more. For me He was chastised, for......
• Review: Lost in Austen DVD I don't know how I missed this one, but I vaguely, vaguely remember reading about the mini series when it was on TV. If you are a fan of Pride and Prejudice, you will love this movie. It's a 4 part mini-series, about 3 hours on DVD. It is so......
• To recover: talk lovingly to yourself [To recover:] Talking lovingly to yourself, and your body, will also help. Beyond that, simply letting go of thinking and resting in the deep silence of your true self will speed your recovery. 4-23-07 Daily OM I find I can rest my thinking when listening to music. I can enter......
• Kids are so funny, they keep you on your toes Yesterday in the car on the way home from school I saw my 9 yo (3rd g) with $20. She has some money saved from her allowances because she usually talks herself out of spending any. But this money was given to her, supposedly, by another girl in her class......
• Raising women to be leaders Raising women to be leaders, an article by Carol Hymowitz, in the Jan 12, 2007 WSJ, features the four Sullivan sisters: Denise Sullivan, president of Campbell, USA; Maggie Sullivan Wildrotter, CEO of Citizens Communication; Colleen Bastkowski, regional vp at Expedia; and Andrea Doelling, former senior vp at AT&T Wireless. This......

• Learning the Banjo When it comes to learning the banjo, there are some basic concepts that you need to keep in mind. For example, there is a very large difference between practicing and playing, and both are necessary to your success at learning the banjo. Practicing is about thinking, but playing does not......
• Are Drums a Good Match for You? Some people know when they're still kids that they want to learn to play the drums.  Others seem to end up playing drums in the school band because they're just not interested in any of the other instruments. Some of them look so difficult with all those shiny keys and......
• Kingsize Half Moon Bay Halibut [pic] Recently I asked a fishing list, to which I am a subscriber, what I was doing wrong to only be catching sharks... Here is the best reply from a happy anonymous fisherman... Thank you for the inspiration... You can try the outside like seal rocks or point bonita or hmb......
• Vance Gilbert is a God With an angelic tenor voice and devilish wit, Vance Gilbert has conquered coffee houses and church basements from coast to, well, inland. Okay, his fame and fortune haven't caught up with his awesome talent yet, but stop kicking yourself and go discover this amazing man....
• Finding Acoustic Guitar Music Those who play the acoustic guitar are always on the lookout for great acoustic guitar music. There are a number of great collections out there and virtually every hard rock artist has come up with an acoustic version of their music that can be learned and played. To find the......

• Classical, Opera, Ballet Music Memorabilia Entertainment Memorabilia
• Programs Classical, Opera, Ballet Music Memorabilia Entertainment Memorabilia
• Band Classical Sheet Music Sheet Music Song Books
• Advertisements Classical, Opera, Ballet Music Memorabilia Entertainment Memorabilia
• Posters Classical, Opera, Ballet Music Memorabilia Entertainment Memorabilia

Music