I have now been studying for about 4 years, and am in Book 5, with some work on the Canonic Sonatas by Telemann. My teacher, Laura, is a violinist, and is an incredibly patient person, never tiring of my many questions about positioning, vibrato, etc. I have always been musical, singing in choirs even through College at Vassar, and I decided that it is never too late to learn to play. But, learning to play an instrument has been difficult at times, a learning experience that I continue to love, as it reflects a kind of spirituality that is not easily described in words.
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I enjoy playing viola, and have just recently gotten good enough to form a quartet. We are working on Haydyn and Mozart quartets, and also on a Beethoven early quartet, which is difficult, but rewarding. Sometimes, when life is really good, I get to play Bartok duets with my daughters. You'veseen them on TV, and they've been featured in news articles. Learn more about the incredible children musicians, the Suzuki Method, and the Academy's acclaimed program that offers formal classical music instruction in violin, viola, cello, and piano.