Short story. Packs a wallop and a message for many of us. Christian hits it on the screws again…
When asked by filmmaker Paul Balmer in 2006 how much he practices guitar these days, classical guitar virtuoso Julian Bream—seventy-two years old at the time—answered:
“I’m retired now so the practice is down to just four hours.”
Four hours.
Every day.
Seventy-two years old.
Inspiring.
I better get practicing….
Live & Learn 
I have two Julian Bream cd’s – my dad used to play classical guitar…He is truly inspiring..
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Hi Mimi. This was my first introduction. Neanderthal Man ever so slowly seeing the light. 🙂
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David, you are more evolved than almost anyone I don’t know but exchange thoughts with…:-) Sounds funny, but you really are…and I learn so much from your posts.
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Glad to have you following along with me Mimi. Need your attaboys to keep comin’. Thank you. I appreciate it very much.
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Anytime you need some sincere attaboys, you let me know. I’ll send you one in a NY minute.
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🙂 :). And, I’m still pondering how to tee up an idea for guest post. Stay tuned. Need it to be something worthy…
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Lol – I’m here anytime. And there’s no rush…:-)
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A cup of coffee and some beautiful music first thing in the morning……can’t think of a better way to start the day! Thanks for sharing.
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Yes it is!
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I saw him play a couple of times about 20 years ago. Every moment of it is so intense for him.
Frivolous question: in the waste paperbasket behind him, is that some ancient instrument that he decided to chuck out?
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This was my first introduction to him. And, you know, I didn’t even notice (the paperbasket). I’ll check it out. 🙂
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classic Bream; very nice indeed!
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Yes!
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In anything we do we can always improve on it through doing and practice 🙂
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and practice. and practice.
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Oohh, this gives me chills. Exquisite…..
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Incredible to be so good isn’t it!
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One of the comments was “best 10 minutes mankind has to offer”. Bold statement, but an elegant thought worth pondering. Excellent choice for a Friday.
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Hi Len. Thank you…
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That was really beautiful. I know that’s an overused word, but you get the picture.
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Yes, beautiful is a good word. Great word here.
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Simply fabulous choice in music for a Friday arrival home from work. Thank you.
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Thanks Rick
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I am transported…a beautiful way to begin the evening. Thanks Dave.
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Thanks Sandy…
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This is fabulous. It really speaks to my soul.
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Me too!
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