Hear, hear, Sorcha, I second that about your playing, Jon. You got the mechanics down a long time ago, from what I've heard!

I think you're right about it being easier for kids, Sorcha. I hit it the first schoolyear I was in orchestra and in private lessons on the violin and piano. I also think that early training made it a lot easier for me to feel pretty confident within a few weeks on the dulcimer this year.

I've never taught, but I can just imagine how it must feel for you, as the teacher, to see that triumph in their eyes and to hear it. Congratulations for you and Corrie!

kat