"But my mom was a pianist, and she taught piano out of her house. I was just so excited, being a little kid and having all these other kids come to my house twice a week. I thought it was a big party"

In this quote, Vanessa Carlton reflects on her youth memories of her mother being a pianist and teaching piano lessons from their home. As a young child, she was filled with enjoyment and joy as she watched other children pertain to her home twice a week for lessons. To her, it seemed like a big party, with your home filled with music and laughter. This experience not just sparked her love for music but also created a sense of neighborhood and connection within her own home. It shows the effect that a moms and dad's passion and skill can have on a child's perspective and upbringing.