2008

Hard to believe that the following is apparently not common knowledge among teachers (and parents): Developmental psychology tells us many things that, as music instructors, we need to know. Primarily, …

Schneeflöckchen, Weißröckchen, wann kommst du geschneit, du wohnst in den Wolken, dein Weg ist so weit. Komm setz dich ans Fenster, du lieblicher Stern; malst Blumen und Blätter, wir haben …

http://www.inhabitat.com/2008/12/08/vatican-solar-array-goes-live/

As a supporter of The Carter Center, I recently received a letter from President and Mrs. Carter.  Here is what they had to say: To our donor friends, Rosalynn and …

Today is November 9.  Throughout recent history, there have been four hugely important events, each on November 9, which shaped Germany and its history.  Today marks the 70th anniversary of …

Here we go again. Last Saturday, October 18, two of my students attended the Fall Festival, an event organized by kcmta (Kansas City Music Teachers Association).  According to the kcmta …

Political posting.

When I closed my Manhattan piano studio in May of 2007, over half of my students had been with me since they first started lessons (the others were transfer students), …

Here’s an excerpt from an outstanding article I found online: Music and Mathematics – A Divine Relationship Most people know the aesthetic beauty music and art can offer. Many, however, …

The other day, I had an interview scheduled with an adult student.  Five days prior, Mr. B. had found my website and emailed, expressing an interest in starting piano lessons.   Some ten …