My life before becoming a teacher was as a Concert Violinist. Many years later, and even after a stroke, though my bow arm is impaired for life, I still enjoy playing. God's gifts to us are always perfect, even when life tries makes them more difficult to appreciate:)
Above: A few years ago, and after having a stroke and other health related difficulties coupled with a bad economy, I decided to make lemonade out of lemons. Instead of teaching violin lessons for added stability, I began to repair and sell antique violins. CNN took notice and invited me to appear on the T.J. Holmes Show. I figured why not? After all they were paying for the limo for myself and my family, so we made a day of it, and headed north to the CNN studios. Great fun was had by all. I talked about how after the economic meltdown that I started selling violins. Today I fix and sell violins more than I play them, but that is fine. It lets me meet many interesting people worldwide.
Below: My teacher Concertmaster of the Toledo Symphony Dr. Paul Makara performs with the orchesta 1966. My father was assistant concertmaster at the time and was playing in the concert. Great performance!!
Below: Beethoven Spring Sonata
