What are you studying music for? This question is especially for young students and adult learners, not teachers. Because of course, I believe that not everybody in this forum is sure of a full career in music.

Because I have always loved music and have wanted all my life to be able to play an instrument.

I am an adult beginner on the piano and started 10 years ago.

Because I wanted to learn piano since I was 10.
Being the eldest of 4 with one manual wage coming in it never seemed to be a possibility.
Then when I was 14 I got the chance to begin.

I have always wanted to play piano since Junior and senior school but places were limited.
I ended up playing violin instead at 8yrs old until leaving.

Now at 32 (33 next week ) I've been playing piano for the last 5ish yrs, started playing violin again in 2 orchestras and just bought a cello for xmas/birthday combined !

It's brilliant and I can't get enough of it ! Can't speak for my hubby and 3 children though

Fiona

oooh getting old now Fiona!

i do it coz its great and i want to be a music teacher.......................one day

It's like why do people do sport if they're never destined to have it as a career? It's fun! and if something comes out of it, even better! And without a career, you can still play in bands and orchestras or sing in choirs and any other groups you want, so it still equals out!

QUOTE (clarinetlover @ Jan 7 2005, 04:16 PM)

oooh getting old now Fiona!

LOL Nat. Now, where did I leave my zimmer frame ?

I too would like to teach piano at some point. I'm teaching a friend at the moment so I get a buzz out of that.

Fiona

QUOTE (Fiona @ Jan 7 2005, 04:39 PM)

LOL Nat. Now, where did I leave my zimmer frame ?

i think you left it by the grand woohoo when you were practising yesterday!

QUOTE (clarinetlover @ Jan 7 2005, 04:41 PM)

i think you left it by the grand woohoo when you were practising yesterday!

Of course !

Ah, there it is

Thanks Ethel !

QUOTE (Fiona @ Jan 7 2005, 04:48 PM)

Of course ! Ah, there it is Thanks Ethel !

heehee lol Fiona! now dont forget it at the Einaudi concert will you? as i wont be there to remind you!

Who is he then ?

Haha. Not a chance matey !

Not long now eh ?

Fiona

QUOTE (Fiona @ Jan 7 2005, 04:52 PM)

Who is he then ? Haha. Not a chance matey ! Not long now eh ?

hee or you could accidentally forget it and Einaudi might come and give it too you!! haha yeah im babbling now, but oooooooh i cant wait!

dont u think every topic is now going to be turned into how many days left till we see him! lol

I study music because it's what I love most!!! My high points in the day (at school) are music, choir(s), quartet practice, vocal techniques (I just started!) and music theory! I can't get enough of it because it's so lovely and fun!

I think you maybe right !

We could always do a variation on 12 days of xmas.....

'On the first day of February my good friend sent to me, a best of Einaudi CD !'

Sing along now !

QUOTE (Fiona @ Jan 7 2005, 05:01 PM)

'On the first day of February my good friend sent to me, a best of Einaudi CD !'

brilliant Fiona LOL

on the 23rd of februrary my good friend sent to me tickets to see Einaudi!

NEXT!

QUOTE (clarinetlover @ Jan 7 2005, 05:09 PM)

on the 23rd of februrary my good friend sent to me tickets to see Einaudi!

LOL !!! V Good

On the 24th of February my good friend sent to me, Einaudi for for a cup of tea !

got 2 go now, ill have to think of some more!

I study music because I love it... simple as that.

QUOTE (clarinetlover @ Jan 7 2005, 04:16 PM)

i do it coz its great and i want to be a music teacher.......................one day

Me to! hehe.

Another thread hijacked by the amazing Ein Audi. Well, word has it he's enjoying a nap until time comes to unhibernate.

Is he related to Elvis Pretsel by the way?


(leggin it fast, like....)

Good question.

I do it for the challenge of new music, because I enjoy practising, and it helps me meet people who I instantly have something in common with.

I just enjoy it, i like playing with a flute choir etc... Theres also something satisfying about finishing a piece you have been working on, or playing it in front of a large audience and the lights and everything. But no, I'm not looking for a career in music.

I love playing well, it gives me such a buzz, and I have had lots of great opportunities in Music. Without it, I wouldn't have played with James Galway, Jeanne Galway and the London Mozart Players (eh Helen?), met one of my best friends, got into national music finals. I can't imagine life without it now!

I'm studying music because I love it. I want a career in it but I'm not just studying music to get there!!

i'm studying music cause i enjoy and love it..to be honest can't really imagine studying anything else!

QUOTE (Rhapsodin @ Jan 7 2005, 08:06 PM)

Another thread hijacked by the amazing Ein Audi. Well, word has it he's enjoying a nap until time comes to unhibernate. Is he related to Elvis Pretsel by the way?

Rhapsodin- do u want a slap?!?! lol

Katet- we could have our own musicschool heehee that'd be so funny, maybe let elmo come as well! if we got any french students,she could translate!

I want to study music because it just seems like the most natural thing in the world to do..........cheesy, but true.

Everyone here (where I live) thinks I'm strange *thinks again* Oh wait, I AM strange,HAHA. ANYWAY, I want to go to cambridge.Anyone have any advice??

well my mum told me to start so i said ok then i got bored but i glad i didnt stop because it a real boredom killer and im going to do it for GCSE too