(March 8, 2014 at 6:09 am)BrianSoddingBoru4 Wrote: People who want to play a musical instrument but never make the attempt puts me in mind of the story of the time Linda Ronstadt was approached by a fan who said, 'I would do ANYthing to have a voice like yours!'
According to the story, Ronstadt fixed the woman with a steely stare and said, 'Really? Would you practice five hours a day, seven days a week, for twenty years?'
Barring a disability, anyone can learn to do anything. It simply takes work.
Boru
Agreed! I never complained that I don't play the piano as well as I should, because I never put enough effort into it. But it's alright, I'm a Jack of all trades, I'm content with knowing how to (somewhat) decently play the piano, bass, cello, trumpet, flute and guitar. I also agree with Quill that playing a musical instrument is a lot easier if you have natrual aptitude for it.
When I was young, there was a god with infinite power protecting me. Is there anyone else who felt that way? And was sure about it? but the first time I fell in love, I was thrown down - or maybe I broke free - and I bade farewell to God and became human. Now I don't have God's protection, and I walk on the ground without wings, but I don't regret this hardship. I want to live as a person. -Arina Tanemura
