JAVS Fall 2002

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me understand, she came over to me and physically made me raise my elbow. I felt like Eliza Doolittle learning to say "ay." As Ms. Tuttle worked with me, she made the motion she was looking for so dear that I could nor help bur understand. Lunch time came and my time with Ms. Tuttle was over. As we walked our, she mentioned to me that she had noticed me watching her while she was reaching the other violist. She said I looked like I was raking everything in as fast as I could, and then she told me I should be a teacher. I smiled at her insighrfulness. By the end of the seminar, I had absorbed as much information as my brain could handle. My hand hurt from having taken so many notes. I was not overwhelmed but inspired. I had seen and heard and learned so many things. I wanted to go straight to the practice room and apply everything.

Ashlry Ham with Karen Tuttle

I was energized and excited. I carne away with new playing techniques, inspiring memories, and one fun picture of those dear hands pulling my face close to Ms. Tuttle's memorable smile. IS

- Ashley Ham is a student at Baylor University in Texas.

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