My Performance Goal for 2011

I just started practicing seriously again after years of neglect. I have been blessed to have had the opportunity to teach music to many wonderful children and adults throughout the years. I am a violin, piano, cello and guitar teacher living in the beautiful state of California. My focus and attention has been driven towards helping my students fulfill their dreams as musicians. Having a few health issues that held me back I also directed my attention on becoming a mommy to a wonderful daughter. Being a mommy is the best thing that has ever happened to me! I am truly thankful in making the decision to be a mom!

One of my lifetime goals is to become a concert violinist. I was starting to lose hope on ever fulling this dream of mine. I have had many set backs after my college years, I won't share them right now if I don't have to, I say that with a smile and a chuckle. They are in the past! I look at the past as experiences that has led me back to God. So yes, I am thankful for that as well! I believe God wanted me to teach but I now also believe that he wants me to fulfill my calling as a performer. I believe that there is something out there I'm supposed to be doing with my violin and music. I don't know where I'll end up but I'm letting God be the driver and I'm waddling along beside him going where he wants me to go. Yes some may say I'm crazy starting this goal so late in my life (I'm 37) but they have always said this to me from day one. The day that I uttered the words (in High School), "I want to be a Concert Violinist", I had so much negative attention placed upon me. Someday when I have the time I will share a few stories that might be entertaining to some of you reading this and could be helpful to those who are or have gone through similar situations as me.

I am excited about my journey. Nothing can stop be but God. My life is being turned over to my Creator. This is where I am most truly happy. I have tried it foolishly on my own and through that experience I now understand the power of God and how without him I am nothing!