My husband has always said that the violin is the most uncomfortable instrument in all of creation.  He hates the twist of the wrist and feels that… Read more “Violin: The Musical Torture Device”

I’m back!  I have realized that the best way to get myself to write is to come to Panera, or somewhere outside of my home and outside… Read more “Future Music Educators Update –”

Okay, so I already did my more “academic” reading and writing for the day, so here are a few of my own thoughts: I have now finished… Read more “On Changing the Culture of Your PRogram”

I recently have become somewhat complacent.  While it has literally been years since my last post, I have not lost my desire for a greater education, understanding,… Read more “Writing Challenge Accepted”

Last week, we had Orchestra Electrified and it was very exciting.  It was perhaps more exciting to me than to the students, but there you have it….… Read more “One Day of Mission Accomplishment!”

I recently completed my masters in music education through Boston University.  During my studies, I learned about a theory called Critical Pedagogy.  I was immediately fascinated and… Read more “Critical Pedagogy Experiment 2011-2012”