After almost 10 years of starting a career, endless licensing exams, and grad school, I'm finally going to start putting my "free time" towards something I want to do for myself - learning the fiddle. This is my first step on the new journey...my violin arrives tomorrow via UPS!

Just a little about me...I'm 30 and currently live in Morgantown WV. I grew up near Pittsburgh, PA but my job as a structural engineer has taken me to Washington DC and Richmond, VA since. I have a 3 year old and another on the way so the "free time" I spoke of earlier is fleeting at best. Nevertheless, you only live once and I finally want to be able to put the little time that I have towards something I have always wanted to do...which brings me here!

I have some musical background as I played alto sax growing up but it's been many years since I have done anything musical. And I'm well aware how difficult the violin is to learn...but that's what makes it worth it, right?!

I'm a big Civil War nut and I have always loved the song "Ashokan Farewell" that Ken Burns used in his documentary. I've probably listened to it 100 times. That's my first goal and it might take 5 years to get to that level...but I want to be able to play that song with as much passion as I have when I listen to it.

Anyway...I'm very grateful for this site and plan on becoming a frequent visitor as I begin this journey!