Monthly Archives: October 2013
The Players
I’ve scheduled my first lesson for one week from today. In between now and then I get to go violin shopping, and I’m looking forward to being in a music store again. I remember going often as a child, first while accompanying my younger sister on quests for piano stuff, then for my own violin […]
“I’m Sure You Remember More Than You Think”
I heard back from Potential Teacher, and am excited to meet her. She gave me a note of encouragement – “I’m sure you remember more than you think” – and it seems like the schedule I’m hoping for will suit her well. She comes recommended by friends whose daughter takes lessons from her. They tell […]
Quietude – The Mischka Effect
Ten days ago we had to let our cat Mischka go after an inoperable mass was discovered in her intestines. My partner and I had her for 15 years – “As long as we’ve had each other,” I used to say. The loss remains palpable, of course – a hole in our tiny family. I […]
Learning to Play the Violin Again
Off and on over the years I’ve considered taking up the violin again. Today, I hit send on this: Hello Potential Teacher, My friend gave me your name and contact info. I’m considering taking back up the violin – I played for three years or so in elementary school, and I’m 37 now, so I’m […]
Ryan Libel 