Bali; Feb 21 to Feb 27

Dear Students, :)

I will be going to Bali from February 21, 2009 to February 27, 2009! :) Therefore, there will be no piano lessons during that time. I will not be checking my e-mail etc during that time either, but I will definitely reply everything progressively after I come back from the trip. Imagine the pile of laundry too.....haha ;) Thank you! :)

I will be going to Bali to learn some Balinese gamelan music and dance! :) I am really excited because it will be my first trip to Bali. Personally, I love the relaxed, stratified sound, and aesthetics of Central Javanese gamelan. The music deeply resonates with my soul. Balinese music just currently feels to me super-fast, winding, and never-ending, which can make me feel frustrated, although the skilful, accurate & fast kotekan playing never fails to amaze me. However, perhaps I feel this way partly because I do not yet understand Balinese gamelan music/aesthetics, so this trip will be really interesting, relaxed and fun. A good learning experience which I am looking forward to! Hmm......I would love to go visit Solo again sometime soon though...I loved it there, except for the no hot water bit, which is minor to me anyway due to my wonderfully organized girl-friend/roommate who brought a small water heater......hopefully the group will go there again soon....hee hee :)

Okay....don't miss me too much now ya? ;) Smile always :)

Love, Sherina :)