How I did it: At first I just picked a dozen composers and focused on listening to one of them per month. 

Then I started trying to learn a piano piece by my composer of the month, in addition to listening to the music.

This year I finished reading The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Music, from which I learned even more. 

Now I'm trying to get my husband (hi, Nightnimbus!) to go with me to a performance of classical music at least once or twice per year.  A couple of weeks ago we saw "Madama Butterfly."

Lessons & tips: Take your time with this goal and savor the music.   

Resources: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Music

Nov 30, 2008, 04:25PM PST | 0 comments | 4 cheers