This week was exciting because I finished my first violin book! After falling behind the past few weeks I have been working hard to move on to the next book. It felt very rewarding to reach the end of the first book, especially knowing how it felt when I first began. Starting the second book made me realize how much I have actually learned, as I am able to approach pieces with more confidence than before.
That being said, I do not feel 100% confident with everything from the first book yet. There are still certain songs and transitions that feel shaky, and my tone is not always as consistent as I would like. Because of this I have decided to hold off on continuing the second book for a couple for days while I continue to revisit pieces from the first book. I do not want to rush ahead a leave gaps in my foundational skills.
This week had been a great reminder that learning is not linear. Moving forward does not mean abandoning material, but going back and strengthening what you have already learned.
I did not have a chance to record myself this week so I will update this post with a recording when I am able!