Happy Birthday, Beethoven
One of my favorite holidays is coming up soon. If you have been following me over the years, you know it’s not just the traditional holidays, but a very special one – Beethoven’s Birthday on December 16th! December (or any month, really) is a great...
Mistakes and Passion – A Lesson from Beethoven
I remember my years studying the piano. It had to have been my grandfather who first told me of these wise words from Beethoven. He, an admirer of the man and lover of his music, had read every biography, seen every documentary, listened intently to every...
Another Beethoven Birthday
Here, at The Inspired Classroom, we do not let a December 16th go by without a mention of a very important December holiday – Beethoven’s birthday. I used to celebrate this special day each year with my grandfather, a man who loved Beethoven’s music...
Musical Stories and Beethoven
Not all musical pieces are meant to be heard as stories, but often they can be. Just the other day, my students did a quick write using Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture to create a short story. All this month, I love to do Beethoven-based lessons with my class. ...Log In Here
