String Workshop – June 2009
Monday, July 6th, 2009
- masterclass with Larry Shapiro
Paul Stefan and Ana Marie went on their first road-trip to and from Indianapolis – an over 10-hr. drive. There were some adventures along the way!

Paul Stefan and Ana Marie went on their first road-trip to and from Indianapolis – an over 10-hr. drive. There were some adventures along the way!
Paul Stefan and Ana Marie attended a Creative Tension string workshop in Indianapolis from April 13 – 22. They worked on violin technique with Mrs. Gardner, who teaches students to play without wrong tension, thus producing an excellent sound.
Yet another passport experience…
Passport and Ticket Officer: Are you with that lady?
Peter: Yes.
Officer: Is she your sister?
Peter: Yes.
Officer: She was born in Nepal and you were born in Pakistan. Is that normal?
…Paul Stefan comes up to show his passport and ticket…
Officer: And where were you born?
On Friday, Paul Stefan and I played in our violin teacher's studio recital. The excellent instruction of Mr. Hamm was evident as I listened to the other students. We are extremely blessed in being students of a superb teacher! (more…)
Recently, Paul Stefan and I did some rearranging (again). We both like to change the way things are set up and organize for more effectiveness (not that this goal is always achieved, however
). Here is our recent project: (more…)
On Thursday night, the Signature Symphony completed it's 2007-2008 concert season. Paul Stefan and I have greatly benefited by the opportunity to grow in orchestra experience with a group of excellent musicians. (more…)
One of the blessings from the ice storm is an ample supply of firewood. The first load of wood was neatly organized by Paul Stefan and Peter today.