Dear My Sweetly Sounding Violin,
Oh my lovely playing instrument that fills sweet music to my ears. You inspired me to become a different person who lives for the music that is not just played on the radio or recorded in recording studios. A different kind of music that has much more meaning as a whole and will bring tears to your eyes.
Just thinking back to where I first started when I was only around 10 years old you were so exciting. Learning the strings and note names was like learning a whole new world that I had no idea of. I soon became dedicated to you, taking up summer lessons and involving myself in summer orchestra.
My teacher thought I was getting more potential and encouraged me to push forward and play in ECMEA's. You were a huge part of my life in elemntary and middle school but it all just started to fade as more years went by.
Now entering High School my interests changed. Volleyball took up my fall season, snowboarding my winter. I can't forget that I finally found out I have a voice that can actually be, good? Joining clubs left and right and taking classes that challenge me beyond belief! I barely have enough time anymore to finish any of my homework.
I'm getting older and I feel like all that is important to me now is grades and schoolwork. I don't practice like I always did and I sure don't spend enough time looking at my music.
As much as I love playing you and I love being able to challenge myself with playing new music I know for sure that once I leave high school you'll be in your stuffy case for a while. You will always be an important memory in my life that I will always remember but I'm moving in a completely different direction and today this is where our paths seperate.
Sincerely,
Gillian Flatley
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