I found an activity to fill that empty Thursday evening slot that used to be occupied by spinning class before I left my previous job and its gym!
I started playing cello in 3rd grade and played all the way until I graduated from high school. I went to college with a rowing scholarship, so I didn’t even try to make time to play, and I’ve barely touched it in the years since.
I decided a few days ago that I was ready to start playing again. I can still read music adequately, which is a good surprise. But the actual playing? Oh, it’s awful! It’s so bad compared to what it used to be that I can hardly stand to hear myself.
I might want to take a few private lessons once I get my bearings again, and maybe I’ll even see if I can find a chamber quartet or something, but wow do I have a ways to go. I ordered a book and cd that are designed for adults to teach/re-teach themselves cello, and it should arrive in the next week. I can’t wait! Despite my rasping and squeaking, it felt really good to play a couple of my old favorite pieces (Brandenburg No. 3 and an arrangement from The Moldau).
Rediscovered any old skills lately?
