July 21, 2005 at 3:56 PM

I had my first violin lesson in 15 years last night! Not really knowing what to start on, my teacher gave me some Rode caprices and we started on the Bruch concerto -- I think I'm going to like that one. Even the first page, poorly sight-read, is yummy.

I had just managed to get the music for the Bruch that evening, printed from a CD-ROM collection of PDF scores that had just finally arrived. So I hadn't had time to do more than imagine some of the notes yet. Still, she worked with me on the opening passages until I had the idea, and then played through the first page or so, hitting the trouble spots.

It's definitely going to be great to study again. Over the last couple of years I've felt a growing desire to really work at it again, but wasn't sure who to go to. Then at Kinhaven, I got the most marvelous compliment -- the fellow told me to find the very best teacher and, as he said, "go for it".

So I just happened to know this fabulous teacher, and finally made up my mind to do it!

Now, I'm not planning to break into the concert/solo world. But, I am planning to play as well as I possibly can.

From Pratik Desai
Posted on July 21, 2005 at 5:55 PM

Congratulations!

From Carley Anderson
Posted on July 22, 2005 at 12:47 PM

Great. Sounds wonderful! Congrats!

From Pauline Lerner
Posted on July 23, 2005 at 2:22 AM

Patty, I think you've set very realistic goals for yourself. I hope you enjoy working towards them and attaining them.

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