Tomorrow, a work from pages of your Discovering Music course will leap onto the stage! Puccini’s opulent final opera Turandot will be simulcast live in HD satellite transmission from The Metropolitan Opera in New York City to movie theaters across the US and the world. Where does Turandot fit in our course? … Read more
It’s terrific to open my email and find your questions and comments about the course Discovering Music: 300 Years of Interaction in Western Music, Arts, History, and Culture. I especially welcome questions from people who are considering the course. There’s one question that comes up … Read more
To all parents, grandparents, and mentors helping to oversee a child’s education, you are the real heroes! Part of your job is to help your student acquire a life-long love of learning—easier said than done with some children, of course. But you may be having … Read more
Question: What are you doing on Saturday, October 10? Come to New York “with” me, by joining in on a New Season of live HD Satellite Broadcasts from The Metropolitan Opera in New York City. Yes, these amazing performances are streamed live, to movie theaters … Read more
Autumn has always been my favorite season—a season of new beginnings. For many of you, it marks the beginning of the Academic Year. That means tackling new subjects, learning new languages, and launching your course of Discovering Music. Then, there’s the beginning of Football Season … Read more
Well, the homeschool convention season is winding down. I managed to attend several of these events around the country, from Virginia to California and places in between, and to speak with both parents and students about their educational goals. Boy, did I get an earful! … Read more
