'Beethoven's piano sonatas' - University of Chicago Supplement

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I just found this site, and it seems likea great place where I can be helped and help others. So here I go. This essay is one of my UChicago supplements. I'm thinking of adding more to it, but I wanted to know what you guys thought. The question asks for you to tell about your favorite interests (i.e. music, performers, authors, etc.)

When I am not busy worshipping His Noodliness, The Flying Spaghetti Monster (from Bobby Henderson's Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster), I can be found transcribing one of Wes Montgomery's solos from "Full House" or behind my piano learning Beethoven's 14th piano sonata. I grew up listening to classical music-my mom is a professional harpist, and I vividly remember waking up to Mozart or Debussy or Beethoven. My musical interests are very eclectic; my all-time favorite musicians would have to be The Beatles, but I go through the phases in my musical tastes. One week it will be John Coltrane's "Giant Steps," then next week Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon," and then the following week Brazilian group MPB4's "Roda Viva." However, Wes Montgomery's luscious, virtuoso jazz guitar playing and Beethoven's unbelievably beautiful compositions are very close contenders. Of all of Beethoven's piano sonatas, the first movement of his 23rd one may be my favorite piece of music. The raw emotion it captures is stunning to me, and every time I listen to it chills run down my spine. The same goes for Wes Montgomery's solo guitar piece "Mi Cosa," which is unbelievably beautiful composition.

Hi, you're topic is really interesting! However, I think the ending is a little bit choppy, maybe you could add a little bit of how it inspires you or something about your childhood. Just my opinion, other than that, really interesting response!

it's a good essay about your interest on music, you can add some changes,maybe, in your essay.

You've got a very good essay that sticks to the topic. Plenty of examples and description, too. If I had to make a recommendation, it would just be to add more to it (maybe add a paragraph about your favorite authors, if you're the reading type). If you keep writing, your third paragraph should turn out great like the other two.

By the way, while reading, I couldn't help but think about a friend of mine. Very creative individual!

Hi. The essay does answer the question. But I think you should take time in your essay to talk about a one book/movie/author/musician/band that really influences you. Personally, I think that would make for a stronger essay. Other than that, you did a great job.