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An Inspirational Teacher

image courtesy of cc.wsd3.org There are those select few who are capable of making an impact in a given person?s life. My piano teacher was that positive influence for me.

I?ve studied piano since i was 8 years old. It?s almost like a rite of passage for kids to try out some kind of instrument and most parents are thrilled if they actually keep at it without being nagged to do so. I continued on with my piano lessons until the early part of my high school years. Progressing to more difficult levels was a challenge that motivated me to keep on practicing. Staying determined and putting in the necessary effort to master the music were qualities that will stay with me through my professional career.

It was nice to have lunch with my piano teacher today. She turned 70 this month and I wanted to see her before I moved down to San Diego. She still continues to teach the next generation of musical virtuosos don weekday afternoons. In between her classes, she has recently begun constructing an outdoor train-set in her backyard. Heavy duty train cars ?choo-choo? and steam their way across brass railroad tracks. It was really quite something to look at.

I still sit down at the piano from time to time and replay some of my old pieces. Even though I?m so rusty, touching on the keys and reading the notes bring back memories of my childhood. It?s a soothing, irreplaceable feeling.

Sunday, August 26th, 2007 On My Mind

2 Comments to An Inspirational Teacher

Train sets are cool. I’ve loved trains ever since thomas the tank engine. Piano is also cool. I wish I played like Chris Chan the master of the piano.