baby steps

I read an interview with Michelle Williams in Elle magazine this morning. She's the ex fiance and mom to Matilda (Heath Ledger), of Dawson's Creek fame. Yes, I watched Dawson's religiously for 6 years with Cuyler. Anyway, Michelle is a free spirited, deep thinker and I am stealing one of her thoughts. "Yesterday I had a break through - one where I got to the edge of my abilities with my viola and took a step across the line - a baby step, mind you." Of course she was talking about acting, not playing the viola.

I had a good hour of practice Saturday morning. I love weekends - I get to practice in the morning and drink coffee. I am a morning person and it would behoove me to get up early enough to practice, exercise, meditate, etc. before work, but I also love to sleep. I know those are on the opposite ends of the spectrum, but I make the best of it. Anyway, I felt like a real musician yesterday morning. Fingerings, intonation, shifts all came so easily. I "heard" my intonation mistakes and made adjustments quickly - this is a big deal for me. I have always tended to plant my fingers and bulldoze through the notes whether I was in tune or not. My musician's ear is definintely improving!