i'm having a legitimate lesson tomorrow

a clarinet lesson. with a legitimate instructor.

that's never happened before.

basically, my skill level is what i've learned from my mother, syms, and myself.

i've basically taught myself everything.

and i'm a little excited to figure out if what i know is completely wrong or not.

and i'm pretty nervous to see if i'm halfway as decent as i think i am.

like, whenever i think i sound good i might not. and that scares me. because what if i have to change everything that i know?

change is good.

learning is good.

professionals are good.

stephanie is so nice! i really shouldn't worry.

she also knows how little i've practiced this music... hopefully she'll take that into consideration.

i've got two songs pretty much down. mechanics-wise at least. not up to speed or anything. but pretty consistently.

i'm really curious as to how she runs her lessons.

this is going to be an interesting experience.