About Elliot

I play violin and piano and have been playing each instrument for three years. I started playing violin when I turned five years old, but my violin teacher told me that I should also learn how to play piano because it would teach me the basics of music. Since then, I am taking both instruments and enjoying both of them.  I like violin because it sounds very intricate and beautiful and is challenging to play.  I like piano because it’s fun to play and easier to make beautiful sounds.  My favorite composer is the very famous, Ludwig van Beethoven. Some musical accomplishments I have achieved include becoming a member of my school’s chamber orchestra, playing in school concerts and participation in a Sonatina contest.  In one of my violin recitals, I played the second and third movements of violin concerto No.2 by Seitz which lasted over 8 minutes.  I also received many outstanding practice awards from both of my teachers.   My favorite T.V. show is Spongebob Squarepants.

Age: 8
Grade: 3rd
Instrument: Violin and Piano

Question of the Month

What are your most creative and successful practice strategies?

If I have a problem playing something, I practice it many times until I play it right. If I get it right, I practice it at least three more times correctly so that the next time I play it, I won’t get it wrong.

Favorite Foods

Ice cream, chili, Shabu-Shabu (a delicious Japanese dish), and candy.

Goals

My future musical goals are to improve at playing both instruments and to be able to play more complicated pieces.  I also want to perform beautiful music in front of people so that they would enjoy my music. Other goals include getting better grades in school, not eating too much candy, and being better at my favorite sport, golf.

Favorite Music to Play

My favorite piece is Sarabande in G minor for the violin because it is intense, exciting, and very dramatic. My hope is to become a very good violinist and pianist and make people enjoy my music.

Hobbies

My hobbies are reading, golf, soccer, video games, playing games with my family, and watching television.