The bottom line, Prof. Weisberg told me, is that creativity goes back in many ways to the basics. “You have to immerse yourself in a discipline before you create in that discipline. It is built on a foundation of learning the discipline, which is what your music teacher was requiring of you.”
via ‘Strings Attached’ Co-Author Offers Solutions for Education – WSJ.
Good article. The science of why is as interesting as the book.
Just a reminder! School Lesson Schedule begins Monday, August 25th
Also beginning the same week, CelloBrationS rehearsals will start at 8:00 PM on Thursdays.
It’s a rainy morning, but one of my sunflowers came in to brighten my day.
This gallery contains 13 photos.
The second book in Music is Easy series has been published on Amazon.
Violin is Easy:Patriotic Collection
Viola is Easy:Patriotic Collection
Cello is Easy: Patriotic Collection
Music is Easy: Patriotic Collection is a collection of six patriotic duets for beginning string students. Each song has helpful practice suggestions leading to the mastery of the music.
Remember Play-In Week is next week.
String students, remember a music stand.
All classes are at 1527 Third Street in Beaver, PA.
Play-In Week 2014
July 7-10
Classes will run Monday through Thursday.
Each class is $40 for the week. Single class drop-in fee is $12.
10:00 to 11:00 – Advanced Piano Class
11:00 to 12:00 – Advanced Violin Class
12:30 to 1:30 – Chamber Music
1:30 to 2:30 – Viola, Cello, Bass
3:30 to 4:30 – Intermediate Piano
4:30 to 5:30 – Beginning Piano
6:00 to 7:00 – Elementary String Ensemble
7:00 to 8:00 – Piano for Adults
Congratulations Alex! Western Pa’s Stock Car Champion is on his way to the International Championships!
12/8/12 and 12/21/12
Miriam Troxler 