2 things.

[elisi]

My ten year old daughter has started learning the violin.

Yesterday she brought it home. (It's not hers, it belongs to the school.) She practised enthusiastically for 3 hours...

In much better news, I had THE most awesome dream last night. It's difficult to remember specifics, but in short, Missy was my mother. I can't begin to explain how brilliant it was.

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[owlboy]

Hahaha. You poor thing. Console yourself with the idea she could be the next Paganini.

I seriously regret not taking my music lessons seriously enough as a child, because now I basically have to learn music theory on-the-fly while studying / working as a sound engineer

[elisi]

Hahaha. You poor thing. Console yourself with the idea she could be the next Paganini.
Well she wants to learn ALL THE INSTRUMENTS. (Or at least 5.)

I seriously regret not taking my music lessons seriously enough as a child, because now I basically have to learn music theory on-the-fly while studying / working as a sound engineer
I shall hold this before her little eyes if she feels like giving up...

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

Brava to her!! A very rewarding musical instrument - it can bring many hours of happiness. :D

Dude. That is just massively marvelous!

This post makes me wanna draw hearts everywhere!!

*HUGS*

[elisi]

So far, she's the happiest one. The rest of us are considering ear plugs. ;)

And I don't tend to remember my dreams, I am SO PLEASED I recalled that one. (I also once had one where Capt Jack/John Barrowman was my best friend. OH HOW I WISHED IT WAS TRUE!!)

And definitely draw hearts everywhere. You're a wonderful, brilliant and immensely capable person. Remember that. ♥

[a-phoenixdragon.livejournal.com]

LOL!! Ahhh the Early Days. No worries, it will get better. I promise. :D

Such dreams are the best kind to remember! I've had loads of lovely 'fictional character' dreams (and at least one 'celebrity' dream) and they still make me smile to this day.

Aww, lovely lady. I truly have no response to this one, other than - Thank you...

*HUGS YOU*

[elisi]

The guitar & drums (Wii drums) have been a lot gentler on our ears. But she's so excited that we hope she'll learn quickly! :)

And I love dreams like that. If only I had them more often.

Finally - ♥ ♥ ♥

[poniesandphotos.livejournal.com]

Sherlock approves. I hope your hearing survives the initial training period.

I don't think I'd be as enthusiastic to have Missy as my mother. But I'd take the Doctor (in several forms) as my father.

[elisi]

I'd forgotten about Sherlock! Will have to remind her. She'll be twice as determined. :)

And you didn't have my dream. If you had, you'd want Missy too. *g*

[devohoneybee.livejournal.com]

so, what WAS that fleeting reference Missy made to her "daughter"? is that canon? wassup with that?

i hope you remember more dream details!

[elisi]

If she said it, it's canon. (Although Doctor Who doesn't have a canon...) What it MEANS? Well. Who knows. (Speculation in my Witch's Familiar post in case you didn't see it.)

And oh, thank you. I want it all back!

[debris4spike]

Oh, you brought back memories of when my brother started lessons! At least with my clarinet I play a wrong note, it is still a proper note!

[elisi]

She's playing the guitar as well, but wants to learn LOTS of instruments...

Also all my thoughts are with you and your family. I've seen your posts, but am constantly rushed, sorry. (hugs)

[thisbluespirit]

Aha, good luck to her in learning - and the rest of you in surviving while she does!

:-)

[elisi]

Thank you. My older girls seem to be plugged in to their phones 90% of the time anyway, maybe I should follow suit... ;)

[empresspatti.livejournal.com]

My Husband and Son once came home with a drum set. WoW! That has been a DELIGHT. Now that my Son has grown and gone - I STILL DON'T MISS HIM POUNDING ON THAT DRUM SET.

[elisi]

Heeeeeeeeeeee!

She actually has a drum set, but it's for the Wii so the noise is minimal - all we hear is the Beatles. :)

[ragnarok-08.livejournal.com]

Bravo to her :DDD

[elisi]

I'll tell her that The Whole Internet is cheering her on... ;)

[greensword.livejournal.com]

I've lived with violin players twice. The first was when my sister made a feeble attempt to learn in, I think it was seventh grade? That was no fun. But a few years ago I lived with an accomplished violinist and it was glorious, I would fall asleep to him playing. So: godspeed your daughter through the terrible ear-wrenching early days as quick as possible. :)

[elisi]

I'm very much looking forward to it being glorious. ♥ ♥ ♥

[geekslave.livejournal.com]

For her sake - and everyone else's ears - I hope she masters it quickly! Earplugs don't sound like a bad idea. I've always wanted to learn to play the violin.

Stacey

[elisi]

We're all crossing our fingers! :)

[sea_thoughts]

Haha, it's worth it, if your ears can take it. Maybe buy some earbuds?

[elisi]

It depends how fast she can learn... ;)

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

I read once this is why so few adults learn to play the violin - they can't stand the sounds they make. Children are not bothered by it.

Enthusiasm never should be quenched! Complaining in places she does not read is okay though ;)

[elisi]

I read once this is why so few adults learn to play the violin - they can't stand the sounds they make. Children are not bothered by it.
That makes sense. Like a knife on a plate, or nails on a blackboard...

Enthusiasm never should be quenched! Complaining in places she does not read is okay though ;)
Also she has enthusiasm enough for ten!

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

Speaking of violins...

do you know this?

http://earthobservingsystem.tumblr.com/post/15188532235/sherlock-on-the-fiddle

[elisi]

I hadn't seen that, no! Thank you so much! ♥

[dieastra.livejournal.com]

You're very welcome! I really like this. It is well written. You can see that she is a bit fangirling herself but who wouldn't ;) But I think it is also amazing how quickly he got the hang of it. And it is interesting to hear about behind-the-scenes, with her standing outside the window. You don't imagine things like that.

[merrymaia.livejournal.com]

My ten year old daughter has started learning the violin.

Yesterday she brought it home. (It's not hers, it belongs to the school.) She practised enthusiastically for 3 hours...

Oh, dear.

Earplugs?


In much better news, I had THE most awesome dream last night. It's difficult to remember specifics, but in short, Missy was my mother. I can't begin to explain how brilliant it was.

Oh, that is indeed brilliant! I love dreams like that!!

[elisi]

Earplugs?
Quite possibly...

Oh, that is indeed brilliant! I love dreams like that!!
I only wish I had more like it!