tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post7957560604095670084..comments2023-06-07T06:26:24.546-05:00Comments on Vintage Technology Obsessions: Mysteries of Resonance and BalanceDwayne F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-80803613037471854612012-03-24T14:54:39.665-05:002012-03-24T14:54:39.665-05:00A good violin or viola will reward a dedicated lea...A good violin or viola will reward a dedicated learner who puts in many, many hours. I don't think it would be impossible for an adult, but most of us have that pesky thing called life that gets in the way. Kids have an intrinsic advantage in that their primary job is learning. <br /><br />Between school, youth symphony, quartet, private lessons and home practice, Hannah plays roughly 11-13 hours per week. That number will go up as she enters high school.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-16913814082085639792012-03-24T09:58:43.862-05:002012-03-24T09:58:43.862-05:00Just lovely.
Looking at these pics is a bit bitte...Just lovely. <br />Looking at these pics is a bit bittersweet for me, I enrolled in a Suzuki-method viola class a few years ago but gave up after six months. It was more demanding than I thought and it didn't help that I was just starting at age 39. Oh well.<br /><br />Your daughter will do great!Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-57011916569721796642012-03-24T09:57:43.660-05:002012-03-24T09:57:43.660-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ton S. https://www.blogger.com/profile/10691201724230891974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-45270380138586017952012-03-22T15:33:31.543-05:002012-03-22T15:33:31.543-05:00I couldn't have said it better myself! As alw...I couldn't have said it better myself! As always, great photos. I especially like the work spaces.MEKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238234020380937157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-2844866441807308472012-03-22T15:21:48.497-05:002012-03-22T15:21:48.497-05:00There are many far less pleasant places to spend t...There are many far less pleasant places to spend time with a kid. These people take pride in their craft and their shops.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-71170924928317876802012-03-22T13:11:52.712-05:002012-03-22T13:11:52.712-05:00How very beautiful those scenes are ...How very beautiful those scenes are ...Richard Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16232053429935587826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-49594417134634156552012-03-21T21:14:59.210-05:002012-03-21T21:14:59.210-05:00Kansas City is an interesting place. We have extr...Kansas City is an interesting place. We have extreme weather that drives some people away. But many area residents leave and then come back. The music and arts scene is really catching fire between the new performing arts center and innovative programs and exhibits at the Nelson.<br /><br />Really, I am not sure how violinists do what they do. The years of training are necessary to master all of the various techniques. The right player coupled with the right instrument really does create magic.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-10276057639317691162012-03-21T21:10:03.815-05:002012-03-21T21:10:03.815-05:00The music world is surprisingly small, or more acc...The music world is surprisingly small, or more accurately, well connected. Ken Beckmann was a music major in college before switching to building. His son does concert hall design.<br /><br />I am constantly amazed at the little connections in the world. That is a nice coincidence :-)<br /><br />I'll need to add links at the end. Both shops are online and Anton Kurtz has some interesting bio and design information on the KC Strings site.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-15790100791088287232012-03-21T20:52:09.526-05:002012-03-21T20:52:09.526-05:00Thanks. I will pass that along to her. She is st...Thanks. I will pass that along to her. She is struggling in deciding between two instruments from different shops.Dwayne F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07032059161503386028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-44892091799280712142012-03-21T12:54:19.288-05:002012-03-21T12:54:19.288-05:00I've always been impressed by the KC area'...I've always been impressed by the KC area's dedication to music, in all forms.<br /><br />Fascinating post! I particularly like the comparison of a violin bow to a wand. May your daughter make magic with her music for many years!Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633967390492270136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-73957379038903826402012-03-21T10:23:18.657-05:002012-03-21T10:23:18.657-05:00p.s. Just heard from my brother . . . Mr. Beckman...p.s. Just heard from my brother . . . Mr. Beckman is the uncle of one of his luthier school classmates! Small world, he says. ;-)J.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17716960326168886178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-64632454695437877602012-03-21T07:06:03.800-05:002012-03-21T07:06:03.800-05:00Oooh, so cool! I am definitely going to forward t...Oooh, so cool! I am definitely going to forward the link to this one to my brother who is currently in a a violin-making school. He'll enjoy seeing your friend's shop as well as hearing Hannah's story.J.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17716960326168886178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2897251519490477449.post-45979431959295665302012-03-21T04:25:56.785-05:002012-03-21T04:25:56.785-05:00Very nice post. I do not know much about violins ...Very nice post. I do not know much about violins even though one of my friends builds them. I bid you and your daughter all the best & good luck in finding the right violin and hope she has many years successfully playing it and bringing enjoyment to those who hear her.Bill Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14649212489891769390noreply@blogger.com