Inspiring Students with My Music

I was very inspired by the audience who came to my concert last night, but I was most thrilled to see three children, who came with their parents to listen to my music and watch me perform -- my students. While I was playing, I could see in their eyes the excitement of their involvement with the music.  As a teacher, I think it's very important for students to have opportunities to observe music-making in action (in addition to recital opportunies of their own). It gives them an inspiration and a goal to reach for. Maybe some day, one of them will also experience the joy of serving as a concertmaster, a soloist, or a conductor.