Adventures in String TeachingYuletide Carols from Christmases long long ago…Going into this well-deserved Christmas break I am reminded of the James Brown Christmas classic, “Let’s Make Christmas Mean Something This…Dec 21, 2021Dec 21, 2021
Adventures in String TeachingOne week with a horse and a lifetime of learningThis past week I had the opportunity to help take care of Fancy, my wife’s horse, who is recovering from an abscess in her hoof. When I…Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
Adventures in String TeachingInstrument Making Part 1In the early 2000’s my dad approached me about making a double bass, and in my response mingled with flattery and shock I said, “let’s…Nov 5, 2021Nov 5, 2021
Adventures in String TeachingThoughts on CommitmentThere has been a recent push in public education to emphasize the soft skills in the classroom. When I informally polled administrators…Sep 6, 2021Sep 6, 2021