[Menvi-discuss] My first Braille music student--helpful hints, please?

[drkimctvi at gmail.com]

Greetings, MENVI listers!

 

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. . . 

 

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. 

 

Braille music literacy is on the decline. It's a concern I intend to
address, one young life at a time.

 

 

GO, CHIEFS!!!

 

Kimberly Morrow in metro KC

 

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