This is a Bonus, or what I call a special Episode.

This is the INTRO. to what will be a series.

Recently, I have begun teaching a student completely in German, or auf Deutsch. The why's and wherefore's to your ensuing questions (I'm totally fantasizing imagining any questions from listeners) is for another day. Now, I really want to learn more of the musical terminology in German.

Although I learned how to speak at a decent level, I never have studied formally in German for music. I've read a lot and taken lessons in German but have, up til 4 months ago, never taught or had to use any technical language for anything.

In this series, I'll be using Hermann Heberlein's Selbstunterricht, Op. 7 Teil I. ("Self-Instructor" Part I.)

He wrote a great method for learning music and cello and I'm taking full advantage of that for my own edification.

So, here's to all the anxiety and self-effacing I'll likely do to myself but never the less, progress must be achieved at nearly any cost.

If you wish to support and join me on this journey let me know.