Resolutions

This is the time for New Years Resolutions. What will yours be? More practice time on violin is a big goal of mine. It is so hard to find "free time". I remember hating to practice when I was a kid, and now I would give my right arm for just a few uninterrupted hours with the violin. Ahh....sweet practice time! Why is it that the things we disliked as kids we long for as adults? Remember hating naps? What I wouldn't give for one today! Bring things to mind that you tried to avoid as a youngster but would enjoy now? How about quiet time to curl up with a book? How about a few minutes of "time out" alone in your room?

Make this year the one where you determine to add one more resolution list....and make it a nostalgic one. Something you didn't like as a child, but would love to do now. I dare you!

big wedding season

Big wedding season coming up. Brides already calling. Christmas must be engagement season....it's when I got my ring 25 years ago! Valentine's Day will only add to the rush! Gotta love it!
Linda Williams
violinist and manager
Georgia String Ensemble
www.georgiastringensemble.com
404-643-6902

Concert tonight

Played with Adlan Cruz in a concert tonight that was truly amazing! Check him out on YouTube.com and prepare to be amazed!

Linda

Sent from my iPad

Awesome wedding reception yesterday with my trio. We rocked the house with Cole Porter, Michel LeGrand, and Latin tunes.

Great wedding

Just played a great wedding at Flint Hill in Norcross with my quartet. They are sooooo totally awesome to play with! Sent from my iPad

Sunday is World Communion Day

I will be playing at HMUMC on Sunday for World Communion Day. I will
be playing an electric violin for the blended service at 9:30am.

New tune suggestions

I found some great new tunes for you brides! Try "Song from a Secret Garden" for an elegant and romantic bridal entry. The whole album by the group Secret Garden is relaxing and romantic, but this tune for solo violin is just a gorgeous piece to walk down the aisle to. Listen also to "Bitterweet Symphony" by the Verve for an exit tune. It is upbeat and happy, and makes a different kind of statement to walk down the aisle to as opposed to the traditional Mendelssohn' Wedding March.
Listen carefully to the next romatic movie soundtrack, and you will get some new ideas of your own. Traditional music is wonderful, but choosing just one tune to set your day aside as a little different from the rest can certainly be doable with very little trouble. Make sure to check with the musicians to see that they are willing to play something a little outside the box, and then have a field day listening to music and watching movies....something is bound to hit you as "your perfect song."