Thursday, Jan 31, 2008

Episode 15: Music That Changed My Life, or, The Powerful Music of My Youth

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Recent studies show that what you listen to in your formative years and youth not only shapes your musical tastes, but the way your brain learns to perceive music. I believe it also helps define who you are, and who you are becoming. I know it did with me.

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Saturday, Jan 12, 2008

Episode 14: Please...Don't Quit.

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The decision to quit studying an instrument should be approached with care and prudence. Maybe you’re a parent of a student in band or strings facing this decision and you’d like some insight, or maybe you’re a younger band or strings teacher dealing with students in this situation yourself and you’d like some perspective. In this episode, I hope to share some thoughts to give you wisdom and confidence in deciding.

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