Music, dancing, and other art forms are integral parts of any culture. The familiarity with many types of arts creates understanding of other cultures, leading to empathy and compassion. In our global society, a child who is able to bridge Read more…
Has anyone else noticed how much teenagers hate to work? Yeah, I’m sure you haven’t. I get tired of hearing about only wanting to work if a certain type of job can be found. Have you ever heard anything like: Read more…
When I told my husband a few years ago that I wanted to start a blog about teaching piano, he asked if he could have a “code name.” You’d have to understand the man: he is jovial, has an indomitable Read more…
I once had a student named Lizzy. She was 16: talented, mature, vibrant, happy, and a whirlwind of a person. I loved her. She was a burst of energy every time she walked into a room. My son, who was Read more…
Little B had only been taking for a couple of months. He was eager and excited and really struggling to learn how to control his fingers. Finger coordination was not a natural talent. But he always made me laugh. One Read more…