Music “Career” Update

I’ve been substituting for band and orchestra at the elementary schools in Granite School District. In October I took over the orchestra at Spring Lane Elementary in Holladay. It’s before school on Mondays and Wednesdays, so it’s crazy early and hard to wake up for. I often end up napping afterward for a couple hours. 

It’s also a long commute — the drive one way is the same amount of time as the actual class. But it is a good (if small) class with kids who are talented as well as nice to be around. So learning the violin has paid off.

I’m still not a great violinist. Various bow strokes and articulations are easier now, and I’m getting used to shifting and double stops. I still rely on fingerboard tape, and I’m anxious to improve my tone quality.

I also picked up a new private flute student who lives close by. She is a total beginner in 5th grade. It’s nice to teach an instrument I’m actually good at.