Musical Journey and Influences

What was a common expectation in the narrator's household regarding music?

• Everyone had to compose a piece of music.

• Everyone had to play an instrument.

• Everyone had to sing in a choir.

• Everyone had to attend music concerts weekly.

What disease caused the narrator's mother to lose her hearing?

• Huntington's disease

• Alzheimer's disease

• Parkinson's disease

• Meniere's disease

What was the narrator's initial instrument before switching to the violin?

• Guitar

• Piano

• Drums

• Flute

How did the narrator's family find music teachers?

• Through online searches

• Through advertisements in newspapers

• Through family connections

• Through recommendations from other immigrants

Where did the narrator spend summers, which helped in finding a significant violin teacher?

• New York City

• London

• Mexico City

• Paris

Who was the major teacher that the narrator studied with for seven years?

• Herbert Ferish

• Roman Totenberg

• Ludwig van Beethoven

• Jonathan Swift

What career did the narrator initially consider during adolescence?

• Music producer

• Composer or conductor

• Music critic

• Opera singer

Why did the narrator decide against pursuing composition?

• They preferred playing instruments.

• They found it too difficult.

• They were more interested in other people's music.

• They lacked inspiration.

What did the narrator focus on during their college years?

• Composing symphonies

• Singing in a choir

• Conducting

• Learning new instruments

What was the narrator's primary interest by the end of the transcript?

• Teaching music

• Writing a music book

• Conducting

• Becoming a famous pianist