Do progressives exploit Christian compassion? Yes. If a Christian disagrees with something progressives say, they are often shamed and called unlovingDo progressives exploit Christian compassion? Yes. If a Christian disagrees with something progressives say, they are often shamed and called unloving, racist, or whatever. But if I can indulge in a little both-sidesism, Conservatives abuse “speaking the truth in love.� I’m honestly exhausted by the idea of trying to break down each chapter on this so, in summary, I agreed with some of her points, but it is surrounded by a lot of dog whistles. She gives lip service to being kind and loving, but then calls some Christians “useful idiots� for using preferred pronouns with transgender people. If you are surprised by the idea of compassion being exploited, then maybe this would be a good book to read. But if you are already aware, I wouldn’t waste my time. She speaks as though she has God and everything else figured out, and there is a LOT of room for disagreement on the issues she engages with here....more
1984 was written as an indictment on socialism, but this novel really portrays the horrors of ANY totalitarian society. Looking at our current politic 1984 was written as an indictment on socialism, but this novel really portrays the horrors of ANY totalitarian society. Looking at our current political environment, you can see elements of it in both parties and it is concerning. And Orwell offers no prescriptions for prevention. It’s a warning�.a very dismal one....more
Excellent resource for those wanting a pretty in-depth discussion of the appropriate length of appoggiaturas in each century. The later chapters becomExcellent resource for those wanting a pretty in-depth discussion of the appropriate length of appoggiaturas in each century. The later chapters become less connected with the beginning chapters, partly because of how vocal music developed in more recent decades, and partly because she loses focus. In the chapter on the Second Viennese School, she spends most of the chapter on one work by Schoenberg, one it had just so happened that she had sung. And this was the main problem with the last chapter on working with living composers. Much of it sounded more like a humble brag about composers she had worked with and how wonderfully she had performed their works. She does talk of some other singers, but it is mostly her experience. In fitting with her earlier chapters, it would have been better to have more balance in the voices expressed....more
If you read this book from a Western perspective looking for scientific evidence to back up Suzuki’s claims about nurture versus talent, then you willIf you read this book from a Western perspective looking for scientific evidence to back up Suzuki’s claims about nurture versus talent, then you will be disappointed. But if you read as though listening to a teacher with much experience, then you will be inspired by his many anecdotes and touched by his biography....more
Noted for its encouragement of young singers and dispelling the myth that voice lessons are dangerous for them. Has some good repertoire lists and ideNoted for its encouragement of young singers and dispelling the myth that voice lessons are dangerous for them. Has some good repertoire lists and ideas, but overall, not terribly in-depth....more
Covers everything from the first lesson to how to fill out your Schedule C. If you have been teaching a while, you will probably have already figured Covers everything from the first lesson to how to fill out your Schedule C. If you have been teaching a while, you will probably have already figured much of this out, but still valuable to experienced teachers for repertoire lists and Sol-fa worksheets as well as other nuggets of wisdom....more
Many make a case for general music education for extra-musical benefits, such as increased brain function, learning discipline, etc. Reimer correctly Many make a case for general music education for extra-musical benefits, such as increased brain function, learning discipline, etc. Reimer correctly points out that many of these benefits can obtained in playing sports and other activities so there is no need to look for these things in music (though of course those things are found there as well.) Instead, Reimer argues for general music education for its unique ability to educate our subjective selves, and he makes the case thoroughly and well. Highly recommended for music educators, or parents with kids who do not want to take music lessons. :-)...more
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