Friday, April 19, 2013

Saturday’s Public Practice...and how it went.



Well...it went fantastic...what a day.

 I was nervous/excited because I didn’t know what to expect.
Of course, the freeway was jammed and I got tense about being late,  but Mr. B said he’d drop me off at the location and then he would go and park.


  I got to the sign-up table just as the Cathedral bell chimed three times...


This was my first location...right in the center of the lawn at newly built Grand Park, with City Hall looming in the background...absolutely brilliant location and a beautiful slightly overcast day.





Some of my friends came along
which sure did add to the fun factor.



 the city skyline.


That’s Mr. B with the camera, and Matt and Tina.

After I practiced for 45 minutes,  I was moved to a another location
on the second tier of the park, in the Flag Garden. This time I was left alone, as my companions walked around to look at the rest of the park and the other musicans.




This chick got a pretty cool location.



My alloted practice time was up at 5pm so I had time to look around...
I didn’t get too far...

I saw this cello player in my old location.
I went up to him and watched, looked at what he was playing and it was an Irish Jig...
Well it looked kinda easy to me, so I said, wanna jam?  I knew now that the rules were pretty lenient,
so I thought why not....and boy oh boy am I glad I did cause it was big fun...



The kid and I just jammed that jig...he was happy cause he said he never played it that fast or all the way through...we kinda fell in love, but don’t tell his ma.




I read a little music but not much.  When playing the uke, I just follow chord diagrams, not notes.
This sheet music had the chords and I knew the song, so it was something I could do.



Well I never even held a cello, so he let me hold it and I tried to play...
man oh man is it hard...He said he’s been playing for five years and
it’s still really hard to play.
 He played the uke too...what a cool kid.



A high point of my life and I am so glad I did it.  I practied just like I was suppose too...I chatted with my friends, but practiced as well, and made mistakes, and swore outloud, just as I do at home when I practice. 

  And I learned that it is not the destination, it’s the journey...that the hours of practice do end up meaning something...as uneventful as it may seem at the time.   That the time you spend gets you to where you want to go but you’ll never really get there cause there is always more to learn and you always can get better and I need and want to be better....and that is just one of the reasons I love music so and why it is so meaningful  too me...

  And I learned the importance of stepping up and moving beyond your comfort zone and putting yourself out there...


On Tuesday night, all the participants are invited to a private party with dinner and a jam session at The Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, right there in the fabulous Music Center....
I hope the kid is there.

sometimes, I Love LA.






18 comments:

Jiorji said...

nice!! you look like you had lots of fun. i hate doing anything in public where people are watching.

good for you :)

Juliette said...

Wow, what a fantastic day! I love the photos, and love your jam with the cellist, how cool is that?? I hope you get to see him again, too.
:)

OldLady Of The Hills said...

WOW! It sounds like it was a BLAST!! What a wonderful event to be involved in---You have created another terrific memory.

Debra She Who Seeks said...

I'm so glad it went well and that you had a great day! I'm sure uke-cello duos will be all the rage now in musical circles, you pioneer of a new art form you!

Chris said...

What a great experience~I feel like you challenged yourself and had so much fun. A lesson for me, coward that I am. :-) Love the photos, love the explanations. LOVE that you had a great time~

Lela said...

Well, it looks like you had a blast. Good for you! Wish I could have been there.

Lucie Tales said...

It sounds it has been an important experience!!! I admire you, I could never have done such a thing! Wish I could have been there too!

Penelope said...

Man that's amazing. Seriously. I play folk music (and 80s power ballads) on a steel string guitar, but it's my secret thing that I do at home in private when I'm SURE no one can hear me. The idea of doing it in public WITH A FREAKIN SIGN about it is just...yeah. Nope. I'm totes impressed!!

loveandlilac said...

I used to play the violin - I wish I'd kept up the practice now then we could jam too ;-)

Glad you had such a great day x

La Petite Gallery said...

Beautiful location, looks like you met a nice friend. Lucky to be in LA with sun, and fun.

yvonne

Cobalt Violet said...

What a fun thing to do! That is so great and I am so impressed and how you got yourself out there! I had no idea this was going on. I need to pay better attention to what is happening in the city!

Joanna Jenkins said...

That is beyond awesome!!! All that AND a sigh with yourname on it! I love it.

So proud of you for joining in and taking chances. High five.

Can't wait to hear about the Dorothy Chandler performance! Wow.

xo jj

Numinosity said...

I realize I'm a little late to the party, My blog isn't the only one I've neglected. Good on you, you brave woman! I don't know as I could handle being in your shoes playing in public like that ( and since I don't play an instrument it's not too likely)
Looks like you had a wonderful time and how good it must be for your spirit!

La Petite Gallery said...

Came back to see if you are on TV
now. No kidding I came back because that new building looks like a building in an old photo of my Mom and Dad 1934 they were in Detroit.
with that building in background.
I lost all those photo's in my house fire. I still can see it in my mind.
yvonne

fanciful devices said...

what a beautiful story. i love those pix w/you and the guy, laughing. you rock.

betweenreader said...

Wonderful post, m'dear! I especially appreciate our outlook and the parts you find meaningful in that experience; it's a real inspiration. xxxxxx

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