Teacher Joanne delivered Nurul's new violin last nite. Nurul has now upgraded to size 1/8 from Euro Strings, made in Czechoslovakia. Bonus, it came with nylon strings!! Teacher Joanne got it for her using her teacher-privileged discount -20%!!! Nurul's Sarasate was was taken in at only $60!! Hai yah... the Sarasate was made in China and mass produced with steel strings! No wonder the sound was still screechy and hoarse regardless of the countless times i 'rosined' the strings.
So I paid $240 after the trading... not bad... at least it would appreciate in price as compared to pianos. Plus we got additional new stings.
Teacher Joanne really felt that Nurul was musically inclined and put hope in Nurul. She wanted Nurul to be in the performance, provided Nurul passed her first music exam. That's the criteria. But Teacher Joanne invited Nurul to join in the performance for Children's Day! I know deep down Nurul wanted it too... could see from her smile... she was just too shy to admit it. Teacher Joanne managed to convince her. She was willing to coach Nurul... She wanted Nurul to come for practise this weekend although it was meant to be the music school's holiday (week 5) at no additional charge. Alhamdulillah....
So now it's just time that we have to sacrifice. No fees required. Attire will be tailor-made for all the performers. Coaching will be done during violin weekly class. The concerted rehearsals would be on the last Sunday of every month till Oct 2010.
Nurul is excited. I can't wait to watch....
So I paid $240 after the trading... not bad... at least it would appreciate in price as compared to pianos. Plus we got additional new stings.
Teacher Joanne really felt that Nurul was musically inclined and put hope in Nurul. She wanted Nurul to be in the performance, provided Nurul passed her first music exam. That's the criteria. But Teacher Joanne invited Nurul to join in the performance for Children's Day! I know deep down Nurul wanted it too... could see from her smile... she was just too shy to admit it. Teacher Joanne managed to convince her. She was willing to coach Nurul... She wanted Nurul to come for practise this weekend although it was meant to be the music school's holiday (week 5) at no additional charge. Alhamdulillah....
So now it's just time that we have to sacrifice. No fees required. Attire will be tailor-made for all the performers. Coaching will be done during violin weekly class. The concerted rehearsals would be on the last Sunday of every month till Oct 2010.
Nurul is excited. I can't wait to watch....
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