SOPP569: I have set a goal for myself to give a solo concert at my church in May
b'This question was sent by Laurie, who transcribes our podcasts into text. And she is also a member of Total Organist community. She writes,\\n \\nHi Vidas, I have set a goal for myself to give a solo concert at my church in May. So I have started to practice some new, challenging repertoire, including the Bach Gigue Fugue (I downloaded your fingering and pedaling!) and Mulet\'s "Thou art the Rock." (or Tu es Petrus)\\n \\nSometimes, it doesn\'t seem like I\'m making much progress practicing, and it takes so much longer to learn something in my 50s than it did in my 20s or even 30s. But....\\n \\nMy sight reading (and general playing) of our choir anthems is easier and better. And even my typing for your podcasts is going faster and smoother for me, since I started to practice slowly and carefully. So, yes --- when you practice, miracles happen. \\n \\nThanks for all you do for organists around the world, even those of us who don\\u2019t often post in Basecamp or enter contests. Love to Ausra, as well. You are lucky to have her. More than once, I have wanted to object to something you say in your podcast, and then she says exactly what I was thinking. Perhaps I need to get her some coffee or decaf. Blessings to you both.'