Some very wise things students have said

“What? Are there people that look at a machine to see if the instrument sounds in tune? Do they listen to their food to hear how it smells? And do they lick paintings in a museum to taste how they look?”
violin student, 9 years old

“Actually I do not make music. The music is already there, I just move my bow and put my fingers where the notes are, so others can hear the music too.”
viola student, 8 years old

“Whay do we play these songs?"
"To share the music with the people that are listening."
"That makes this such a happy day."
viola student, 6 years old, during a concert

"I like viola lessons, because you tell me secret tricks and then it is easier to play the songs."
viola student, 7 years old