It’s been a week of ups and downs. Mostly though I have been working on bits and pieces with my QUT research project for my Masters. You can read and explore if you so desire.

This week saw the return of piano teaching for 2014. I have all my lovely 2013 students returning and two new faces so far – one beginner and one student working on Grade 5.

I have also decided that 2014 is the year in which I attempt to revive my violin playing to some acceptable degree. So far I have chatted with a very helpful peer about finding a teacher, started playing for 30 minutes every day (or most days) and inquired about joining the local group, the Sinfonietta. I will be sitting at the back of the 2nd violins and working on blending in.