23-08-2026 20:00 via nytimes.com

No, A Music Teacher Is Not A God

Why do teachers get so many pedestals – and so, so many opportunities for abuse? “Being perpetually curious is hard work. Grappling with an unruly instrument and the infinite subjectivity of music is extremely hard work.” – The New York Times
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