My mother brought home the accordion in 1942. I was…
“My mother brought home the accordion in 1942. I was fascinated and wanted to learn to play it. Some of my music has a relationship to dance styles - The Well and the Gentle or The Wanderer for example.”
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Early exposure to accordion sparked lifelong musical curiosity, linking sound to dance.
In simple terms: She fell in love with accordion and dance.
Explore instruments that inspire movement.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- music education
- dance choreography
- personal artistic practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What instrument connects you to movement?
- How does dance influence your music?
Learning an instrument later can be challenging.