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

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