by Jim Zaroulis
It has been exactly one week since the beginning of the new year and I am sure you have been anxiously awaiting my most current points of view and witticisms. In all honesty, I hadn't planned on writing a new article this early in the year. However, like any artist, we must react with the moment. Whereas I did plan on talking about my plans for the new year, as it pertains to music and my students, I found myself deep in thought regarding some articles I've been reading, or have been pointed out to, pertaining to music education. Unfortunately, these articles showed a bit of disdain to music education (big surprise), but most shockingly to me was that the articles were written by a musician! I am hearing the gasps of horror coming from you as much as I can hear you asking, "Who would say such a thing?". The latter being irrelevant, but what IS of relevance is merely the question: "Why take lessons?"
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