Work is boring

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: “I WON’T work in fast food.” “I only will work Read more…

Passion for Life

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 good friends with her, told me once that she doesn’t Read more…

I forgot to knock!

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 day, when he arrived for his lesson, I was down Read more…

The Powerful Force of Rhythm

  “The best way to learn,” said Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, “is through the powerful force of rhythm.” Any one of us who has experienced this powerful force will agree with Mozart, whose works were considered so great that they became the focus of a study showing a connection between listening Read more…