Accidental Prodigies

Here's a new article from the Wall Street Journal exploring the development of extremely gifted children. Let me know what you think!

Welcome!

I am a Suzuki violin teacher, professional violinist, and mom of two young boys, both of whom play the violin at the very beginner, pre-Twinkle level. I am working on launching a website for my current and prospective students, as well as several other constituencies. In the process, I discovered that I desperately needed a blog outlet for my work, a place to put links, ideas, opinions, that might not be as well-edited and definitive enough for a professional website. I'm hoping this becomes a place where I can not only share information, but ask questions, explore current issues, and tell fun stories about what I do.

Please feel free to post comments and suggestions on this blog, whether you are another teacher, parent, musician or just an infatuated audience member. I need an outlet for my creativity, and if it sparks any creative thinking on your part, please share--or criticize. Of course, I'll preview comments to make sure that the blog stays family-friendly, civil, and doesn't ruin my career. But, otherwise, have at it.

I am currently reading a book by Amy Chua, the one she wrote about her daughters, dogs, and violin. Yeah, that one. I think that's going to be the subject of my next post.