Like many kids, Sabrina spent her childhood trying out different sports and musical instruments, seeking that certain something that she could excel at and call her own.
I think, after all these years, my girl has finally found her calling.
Earlier in the year, she decided to teach herself to play the guitar, which is something she's always wanted to do. Breanna had gotten a guitar for Christmas several years ago, but had never taken to it. So Sabrina picked it up, logged onto YouTube, and got to work.
Soon she reached a point where she couldn't progress any further without a real teacher's help, so we headed to Guitar Center. She had been in a few times before, and knew right where to go - which was straight to the climate-controlled guitar room to speak with Josh, the manager. He answered all of her questions, no matter how foolish they seemed, and before the day was over she had signed up for 4 lessons and came back the next day to purchase her very first classical guitar. As a matter of fact, she's even named it. Toffee, bc of the color, and Josh, bc he is one of the nicest people we've ever met. Truly!
She had her first lesson today, which was absolutely thrilling for her. And from the sound of things, I think I'm going to love Toffee Josh as much as she does. :)
How wonderful! As a former music student and marching band staff member, it always warms my heart to see young people so enthusiastic about music.
Best of luck to you, Sabrina! I wish you many hours of blissful music making!
Posted by: Jacki Armes | July 13, 2011 at 11:04 PM
That's a clever name. You got nice photos of your beautiful girl!
Posted by: karren hubrich | July 13, 2011 at 11:59 PM
Wonderful! BTW - best pictures ever - gorgeous.
Tanya
Posted by: Tanya | July 14, 2011 at 12:06 AM
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Posted by: Sophie | July 14, 2011 at 01:13 AM
Great! I love guitar -- it was my instrument too. Even took classical guitar for a while. Love the name of Sabrina's guitar. Tell her she picked a good instrument to love. :D
Posted by: Margaret | July 14, 2011 at 05:32 AM
Wow Paulette, you continue to amaze me with your eye for the camera, but of course you have such lovely subjects! ;) I only wish I could also hear Sabrina play. I wish her success with her new 'love'. Cathryn
Posted by: Cathryn | July 14, 2011 at 06:34 AM
Awesome initiative and follow-through, Sabrina! Great pictures!
Posted by: michele | July 14, 2011 at 06:43 AM
Your Sabrina is just darling! And those skinny legs... She looks like a natural with Toffee Josh!
Posted by: Cathy Lloyd | July 14, 2011 at 07:33 AM
love toffe josh....sabrina, do you have stairway to heaven down pat yet? always a favorite!
loved sophie's new site!
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Posted by: joann tx | July 14, 2011 at 10:25 AM
Toffee Josh... love it! I have a firm belief that the naming of inanimate objects makes them perform better. I hope it's the same for Toffee Josh!
Posted by: Siobhan | July 14, 2011 at 02:12 PM
Oh, congrats, Sabrina!!! Can't wait to hear the first download. :)
And... love to see the Paulette-shoes reappear!
Posted by: WendyMI | July 14, 2011 at 07:00 PM