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 …
November 9, 2008
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 …
Lowering the standards
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 …
Important considerations
Political posting.
The End of an Era
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), …
Music and Mathematics
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, …
Judgement
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 …
Bilanz
Recently, I joined Music Teacher’s Helper. That’s a website designed to make the business aspects of the Music Teacher’s life easier. I’m not sure that I’ll sign up for the …
Stop the Chaos
excerpt from the kcmta Newsletter Vol. 8, #9 June 2008 Joyce Berg, NCTM We cannot have a successful and effective democracy without intelligent, disciplined, conscientious, and loving people. As teachers, we …
Travelling to teach
In March, when my accountant informed me that the IRS allows me to deduct mileage when I travel to a student’s house to teach he also admonished me for traveling to …