34: A Beauty-Linked Life

AMDG. Today Bonnie dons her concert blacks for a visit with Dr. Carol Reynolds, “Professor Carol” as she’s widely known. She’s the creator of a host of art appreciation and music history offerings and a luminary on the classical education speaker circuit. From discussing Discovering Music, Professor Carol’s music history curriculum for high school students, to visiting about how the devil is in the details, the conversation is enriching and—dare we say it—harmonious with our goals as Kolbe educators and families. Also listen in for topics including how to feel more at ease teaching music appreciation, the need for friends and colleagues to provide much needed perspective, and the wisdom of knowing and enforcing your own limits. At the end of the day, even if the day has gone off the rails, if you’ve read, created, or gone outside with your children, you’re doing just fine.  

Resources: 

The Professor Carol website, home to the offerings discussed in the episode 

Articles of interest by Dr. Reynolds: 

• Studying Music the Classical Way
• My Approach to Composer Studies
• Students Older than Average

Our go-to post on encouragement: “Get Thee behind Me: A Note on Discouragement” by Kolbe co-founder Dianne Muth 

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