This is my very first blog. I am fifty years old, have 4 wonderful children and four equally wonderful grandchildren and one day back in August I was listening to the Classical Music radio station and heard this melodic sound and knew instantly that I have to learn to play this instrument. I am constantly trying to find my place in life and I try to listen to see where God wants me to be. Sometimes I dont listen like I should but, I am a work in progress. A week or so later I called several music shops and priced the rental of cellos and went to one of our music shops and rented a Cello and after several attempts found a cello teacher.
My Cello teacher is a very nice person who is a Cellist with the philharmonic in my area and does not mind at all to teach a person my age to learn to play the Cello. I am almost thru book one of the Suzuki Cello.
Some of my pieces are still very slow and not the tempo that it should be. Frustrating I am at times but I am determined not to give up. I seem to always start things and not become proficient at it. I am a Crocheter but not proficient. I do Redwork but not proficient. One thing I am proficient at is Quilting. I love to quilt. You should see my quilting area. So much fabric and sewing machines. But, that is my first love. Now it appears so is Cello playing .
If I was to range my skill level from 1 to 100 I would consider myself a 3 (LOL). I am not giving up.
Are there any other newbies out there?
3 comments:
Welcome to the exciting challenge of cello playing and the wonderful world of blogging! As you've probably noticed you're not alone in your endeavor; there are many adult beginners with blogs.
Thank you for visiting my blog. In answer to your comment, the best tip I can give you is to enjoy every aspect of your cello journey, no matter what your present skill level.
I would highly recommend the books "Never Too Late" by John Holt, and "Making Music for the Joy of It" by Stephanie Judy ... both very inspirational and informative for adult beginners.
Good luck with your cello lessons. I'm looking forward to reading more of your blog.
Hi, I am not an adult beginner anymore - but I was! Began cello lessons at age 39, made it to partway through Susuki book 7. Too busy for lessons now; I play with a community orchestra (weekly rehearsals) and occasionally at church.
If you are getting done with Susuki book 1 in less than a year, you are doing very well indeed! Keep it up!
thank you all for the support. I want to be successful at this endeavor I have chosen. I get angry at myself and I know I should not. Your words are such an encouragement. Thanks again
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