Tuesday, June 30, 2009


lesson 4
Let's face reality..
I am old for a 'beginning student'.

I was also told recently that in learning to play the violin one requires a good sense of humour.
I've had four lessons so far, each week these have been booked!
I am enjoying the challenge and the laughs.
I've always wanted to learn/try the violin and the opportunity has presented itself to me now (albeit later in life) coupled with the motivation.

I am under no illusions and know full well that it will be hard and am prepared to go as far as i can in my capacity.

Below are some of the positives experienced so far, remembering that it is very early days!

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My teacher, so far, seems patient and kind
and hasn't bashed me over the head with the instrument yet!
this makes me hopeful!

The neighbours Rottweiler heads for his kennel when i practice!
this makes me laugh out loudly!

When i am not making a hideous screeching sound
(which is often)
and instead feel the vibrations under my chin because
on that odd occassion have hit that 'sweet spot' on the string!
this makes my heart skip a beat.




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donna con il violino blu



donna con il violino blu © 2010 patricia vannucci

Monday, June 22, 2009



week 3
i have bought a beautiful violin

i am considered
'old'
to be learning the violin.

I've started this blog diary of sorts to document this musical journey.
every journey starts with a desire to take a step in a direction never navigated.
I'm filled with great excitement as well as trepidation.
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i have bought a beautiful violin
which i take with me on this path
i am considered
'old'
to be learning the violin.

few know of this journey
so if you have happened to stumble across this blog
and have or can spare any words of encouragement
i would appreciate them greatly

i have bought this beautiful violin.
i am told
'you're old'
to be learning the violin

to my way of thinking
only when i am
'gone'
will it be too late
'to learn'
the violin
or indeed anything

i have bought a beautiful violin



'donna con il violino blu'
original artwork
words © 2009 patricia vannucci

 perugina art © 2009 patricia vannucci