
The Little Violin
My daughter is learning to play the violin. In a month or so, when she starts school (3rd grade), she will be in the orchestra. The other day, when she didn't feel like practicing because "it's too hard and it doesn't sound good," I tried to encourage her. I explained to her that it will be great when, one day, she can be a part of something much bigger than herself. There is something so rewarding about playing a small part in something really big. Learning the violin is not