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Michelle Ornelas
Beginning Violin, 1st Grade
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March 2025
What instrument do you play and why did you pick that instrument?
Right now I am learning to play the violin. I really like playing the violin.
2. What do you like about your music lessons?
The best part of my lessons is playing music with all the other students.
3. What is the hardest thing you are learning?
I find that playing the notes is hard. It is hard to find where my fingers go.
4. What is your favorite thing you have learned?
I really like the songs we play. I like playing Mary Had A Little Lamb.
5. Is there a song you want to learn how to play?
I want to learn how to play the Happy Birthday song.
6. How does it feel to perform with your instrument?
When I played in our recital I felt very good but I felt worried! I was proud of myself when I saw my mom’s face and she was smiling! I would like for some of my friends to play the violin with me. Maybe we can join the Mariachi and Orchestra class.
7. What do you want to be when you grow up?
When I grow up I want to be a teacher. I want to teach painting. I like Art.
Interview with Veronica Esparza, Michelle's Mom
How did you hear about FAYM?
I learned about FAYM from my son’s kindergarten class.
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2. How long have you been with us?
This is Michelle’s first year in FAYM.
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3. How did you feel when you first saw your child with a violin in his/her hands?
I was very excited!
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4. Now that your child has been with FAYM for a while what do you feel is the best part?
I saw that with practice, they can learn and improve.
5. Have you seen any changes in your child since he/she started playing the violin?
They like to come to classes now. They have made it part of their weekly activities.
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6. Do you think other parents should bring their child to music classes like ours?
Yes, everybody should enroll their kids in after school activities such as FAYM.
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7. What is the hardest thing for you to make music lessons possible for your child?
It is difficult to make time after work.
8. This interview will be in our next Newsletter. Is there anything else you would like to say to our
FAYM family?
I would like to say THANKS to FAYM for such a great program!