One of the things Dan and I have always talked about was that we wanted both of the girls to learn an instrument. We both think this is so important, "a life essential" so to speak. Of course Dan plays guitar so a natural for Grace was learning the guitar and she did get a guitar last year. Daddy has been teaching her and they are awesome together! They even sing songs and play together. Mimi's has had an interest in the guitar but her hands are sooo small! So, we've been talking about other options and she chose the violin. I had no idea they made such small violins! We started looking and they really do come in all sizes (the first one we found Grace told Mimi it looked like an American Girl Doll size!) We ended up finding one on "Craig's List" and it's a perfect fit...the lady we bought it from was even nice enough to send us a chart for fitting Mimi perfectly so we didn't make a mistake starting her out. We all drove out to Douglasville (almost to Carrolton...it was "out there") yesterday to pick up the violin. Through a friend we found out that Due West Methodist church is offering a program (music and arts) for the community. Mimi will be taking individual violin lessons from a very nice girl who has a master's degree in violin and we were able to set it up right after school. The contact is Glen Conger @ 770 427-3835 if you are interested in this great new program for the community. Let the concert begin!!
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How amazing that I chose to read your blog today. I, too, believe in the importance of learning to play and instrument. Emily Grace has been voicing an interest in violin lessons since last year when Sesame Street showcased the violin on an episode. I always thought about the piano, but if she wants to play the violin, then I will arrange for that to happen. I just have not been able to find someone willing to teach a 2 1/2 year old in Atlanta. I find them in almost every other state on google. Thanks for listing the contact info, I will call them tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you at the China Tree open house today,
Amy
Hey Susan - Nice to talk to you last week about your upcoming trip! I'll put some pics together and send them your way, if it's not asking too much! Thanks - Lucy
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