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What a great post. Our young violinists will get so much out of this especially those thinking about majoring in music at the university level. As an adult amateur, it makes me slightly envious of violinists that get to hone their skills in college, but only just a little! Wow, this was quite interesting because I am thinking* of majoring in music.

* I really want to...but do I have what it takes, would I be happy doing it, etc?

It's a huge question, Sydney. And the answer depends also on your other interests in life. My grandmother once said something rather simple but wise: "Keep doing the things you like to do, and you will spend your life doing the things you like to do!" Wow Laurie. I just read your comment and I thought you said "it depends on your INTEREST in life." And I was thinking "Well, I'm not suicidal..." Haha.

Anyway, that's good advice your grandma gave you. It's scary thinking what I do now can determine and/or ruin the rest of my life! Ahhh!

well, I certainly have the passion for it....lol...now, if I can just get the skills and "musicality" down.....oh..and being 20 years younger would help lots too ! now...to go out and get me some etudes !! :-) Thank you Laurie!Reading this helped me a lot!I am in the university stydying music but still sometimes i wonder if it was the right thing to do,if i have what it takes and stuf like that!Reading this I undertand that I am in the right way! :)
Thanks!