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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi, Kimberly,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>What instrument is your student studying or wanting to study? Also, there is a book entitled “How to Read Braille Music” by Bettye Kroelick, which is quite good. It covers most instruments inclucing, I’m happy to say, classical guitar, though there is less music for that than other instruments. What instrument he plays will affect what you can teach the student immediately, and what can be put off for a while.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>With best regards,<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jeanne Gallagher<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Jeanne50.gallagher@gmail.com<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Menvi-discuss <menvi-discuss-bounces@menvi.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Kimberly Morrow via Menvi-discuss<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, February 16, 2023 9:35 PM<br><b>To:</b> menvi-discuss@menvi.org<br><b>Cc:</b> drkimctvi@gmail.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Menvi-discuss] My first Braille music student--helpful hints, please?<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Greetings, MENVI listers!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’m reaching out for any advice that all of you more knowledgeable Braille music readers and transcribers may be in a position to provide. . . <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I’ve been a Braille music reader for many years, but never dreamed I would be in a position to actually teach it. After all, my primary area of expertise is German, Spanish, and education. I do not hold any type of degree in music, certainly my knowledge of anything more than rudimentary music theory is quite limited at this point. That said, sadly, there are no Braille music instructors in my area that are available to provide weekly instruction to this very bright 11-year-old. So I’m stepping up to the plate. This child is totally blind, very intelligent, and eager to learn. I want to do all I can to make Braille music a good experience for him. I’ve ordered Happy Fingers, Books 1 and 2, and just ordered the 2006 version of Dictionary of Braille Music Signs via Braille on demand. I figure I should have a newer edition than the one I acquired at age fourteen. . But I don’t know the first thing about actual Braille music instruction. Please help me give the very best. . .All advice is very much appreciated. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Braille music literacy is on the decline. It’s a concern I intend to address, one young life at a time.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>GO, CHIEFS!!!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kimberly Morrow in metro KC<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>