My musical identity is like a kaleidoscope. I'm a different thing from every angle. I’ve morphed from performer to teacher to music advocate, and all of the above at different moments in time. In addition, as my teachers can probably confirm, I'm a bit of a different breed. I channeled Jimmy Hendrix when playing fast … Continue reading ASCEND
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Breaking the Tradition of Imitation: Creativity in Music Education and Performance
By Alice Kanack Years ago, while teaching my way through college, I made a discovery so powerful it became a lifelong passion. It began with a young violinist who requested tutoring because he couldn’t read music. His school orchestra wouldn’t allow him to join unless he could overcome this obstacle. Unfortunately, I discovered this child seemed to … Continue reading Breaking the Tradition of Imitation: Creativity in Music Education and Performance
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