By Patrick Fritz, Catoctin School of Music Each year, I try to re-read “Nurtured by Love” by Dr. Shin'ichi Suzuki. Over a decade ago, his short book helped shape the direction of my teaching career… “When love is deep, much can be accomplished.” “Teaching music is not my main purpose. I want to make good citizens. If children hear fine music from the day of their birth and...
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by Robert Fisher, The Catoctin School of Music As we charge towards the end of Autumn into Thanksgiving and the holiday season, it’s easy to begin to lose sight of the many blessings and benefits music brings us in the midst of the hustle. The stresses and exceptional tasks faced by all and those particularly within the music/arts community, present unusually daunting challenges for both...
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There are lots of myths and conversation surrounding what makes the first spark of creativity and inspiration, some say it's a natural thing and others say it's something you learn, however the truth is that there has never been a time when this was not an important subject. The Mistery of Inspiration Human beings have been talking about this strange inspiration moment for centuries, and it goes...
Read MoreShare why you decided to start a studio and inspire others. We're collecting short quotes from studio owners on why they decided to start a studio. Was it your passion for teaching, or wanting to provide an amazing place to learn in your community? Let us know and we'll feature your quote in an upcoming blog post and graphic that will be shared online. Email your reason...
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