June 23, 2005 at 9:18 PM

Frustration, mixed with progress. I suppose that's the way it should go, isn't it? My frustration stems from the fact that I can never seem to perform as well as I think I should, but there's definitely progress. Even in just a couple of months, I can feel myself adjusting to my new violin and pushing it, and myself, further.

And then there's intonation. My intonation has always been pretty good, ever since my teacher pounded it into me. But when I'm not soloing regularly, it's hard to be picky enough to maintain it. And, the neck of the new violin is shorter, and therefore the half-steps different, so I still miss some of the shifting that should be automatic.

On the good side, I'm feeling very motivated by the fact that I desperately need to improve. More and more, I think I should find a teacher again and really, really work. Over the last couple of years I've been practicing more and more, and this spring has been nearly every day -- since the new fiddle, really. Sure, it's only about an hour a day on average, but honestly that's pretty good with a full work schedule!

Anybody out there want to give me money to live on, so I can practice all day? ;)

From Pauline Lerner
Posted on June 24, 2005 at 12:20 AM

I, too, would like someone to give me money so I can practice (also teach, read, write, eat, and sleep) all day.

From Patty Rutins
Posted on July 5, 2005 at 2:45 PM

You and I should set up a charity to support ourselves! I think we're a good cause, don't you? :)

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