[EBS입트영 6/14 Fri] Learning an Instrument / 악기를 배운다는 것

14 Fri.Learning an Instrument / 악기를 배운다는 것

 

I'm a working professional learning piano and violin as a hobby. 

I studied piano for about 5 years in grade school.

If I add up all the periods here and there, I must have studied piano for at least 10 years.

As for the violin, I've been taking lessons for about 3 years.

I take piano and violin lessons from a married couple every other week. 

I learn violin from the wife and piano from the husband. 

 

It's not easy to practice an instrument every day at home while keeping a day job. 

Since I live in an apartment, I can't practice until late at night.

To minimize noise, I installed soundproofing mats under the piano and use a mute on the violin.

Still, I'm always nervous that there might be noise complaints.

 

But practicing instruments helps me decompress after work.

It seems to clear my mind, which I really appreciate.

Also, there's a sense of satisfaction knowing that I didn't waste my time. 

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for about 5 years in grade school 초등학교 시절에 약 5년간 

the periods here and there 간헐적인 기간 

every other week 2주마다 

keeping a day job 본업을 유지하다 

decompress after work 퇴근 후 스트레스를 풀다