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jaxxon_sunn

jaxxon_sunn

Un jour je serai de retour près de toi
May 10, 2023
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Hello, does anyone else play an instrument or studies classical music? It has been my dream since I was young to study music, but it was denied because of my families lack of emphasis on education and money problems. I joined orchestra in high school, but wasn't taught the foundations and my passion slowly fizzled out because of my lack of skill and depression. It had been at least 4 years since I touched my cello, and actually a cello teacher reached back to me after 2 years from when I first emailed her haha. But, I was able to start cello lessons this year. My passion for music has always been here, but I know I could've been so much more advanced at my age if I was given proper education when I was young. It has always been my dream to play in an orchestra, like I did in high school. I don't get many opportunities now even though I try hard to reach out to the music professors and get into clubs and such. Also, I wonder how i can begin to study music in college. I think it may be too late. This denial of my dream has driven me into the dead end state I am now, even when I tried to deny it and study other things. Anyways, I have been attending classical music concerts as much as possible and I attended a masterclass as well. I always want to learn as much as I can, even though my life is past the point where I can strive towards this as a goal. My favorites are concertos such as Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major Op. 35. It reminds me of much hope and passion, and is very romantic. Another I love is Elgar's cello concerto. The first movement is a beautiful sound of grief that Elgar wrote as a response of the first world world. I wish I could afford lessons and have more time to learn and practice.
 
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limenlux

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Jul 12, 2026
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I played the piano for most of my life and have some formal music theory training, both at the behest of the family member who raised me. There were times in my youth when I felt constricted by some of the expectations placed upon my shoulders by such things, but in hindsight I believe it was fully well-intentioned and for the best that my life was structured in such a way.

Playing an instrument is a wonderful and enjoyable activity, and I sincerely hope you're able to pick up your cello again soon. I wish you good fortune on your musical endeavors.
 
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