Share the Joy – Jammin’

On Sunday some friends got together for a music jam.

  I used to happily hang out in the audience, but at age 45, I started playing the flute. 
I had always wanted to do so…but in 4th grade, my band instructor – who must have needed SOME of the girls to play other instruments – coerced me into playing the clarinet.  

Ever since college, I’ve hung around with musical types…you know, the ones who can play four instruments and have a repertoire of 2,000 songs in their memory.  Well, so far, I can only read music.  So last Sunday I hung out on the fringes, and just tried to feel the music.  Lordy, was I terrible…but I did pick up a few notes here and there. 
It got me thinking that maybe I should try that again. 

It reminded me of switching from a friendship to a romantic relationship…awkward at first, but possibly the beginning of something delightful… and in some crazy way, it gave me a little blast of joy!

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~ by Dawn Elliott on May 5, 2011.

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8 Responses to “Share the Joy – Jammin’”

  1. Joy and courage to you, Dawn. p.s. I played the flute in elementary school, but gave it up in middle school. I bought one in an antique store a couple of summers ago but gave it to my little granddaughter for when she’s the right age for school orchestra or band.

    meri said this on May 5th, 2011 at 5:58 pm

  2. I think that is so cool Dawn. Anything that can give you a “blast of joy” is worth the effort. Looks like great fun. I always wanted to learn the violin. I better hurry up, time is running out. Have a great day.

    gloria said this on May 5th, 2011 at 6:45 pm

  3. as one who has always been musically challenged I bow to your attempts!

    Stephanie said this on May 5th, 2011 at 8:04 pm

  4. I admire you for stepping out and trying something new that you knew you wouldn’t be that good at…and HAVING FUN! Peace, Olivia

    Olivia said this on May 5th, 2011 at 10:47 pm

  5. Hey Dawn ~
    Do a litle two-step, then a jig, play a lovely tune and have a good time. It looks like you are among kindred spirits. Music is healing to the soul. I have been reading lots of literature about music and therapy lately. It is good for the spirit. Be courageous!
    xo,
    Noelle

    Noelle said this on May 5th, 2011 at 11:17 pm

  6. i hear the beauty of this….
    and it brings me jOY!

    rebecca said this on May 6th, 2011 at 5:05 am

  7. I used to play the guitar, when i was at school and fancied myself as a bit of a rocker. Now an acoustic guitar sits in my room all dusty. I try and pick it up from time to time and just can’t remember anything.

    Its fantastic that you made a good go at doing it, i wish i had that courage. 🙂 🙂

    Danielle Southgate said this on May 6th, 2011 at 9:51 am

  8. Try and try – creating music with others brings such JOY!

    tami said this on May 6th, 2011 at 12:54 pm

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