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Quote by William Westney

“Mistakes are . . . immensely useful. . . they show us . . . where we are right now and what we need to do next”

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William Westney, born in 1947 in the United States, is a distinguished musician, composer, and educator. His career spans various fields including music education, composition, and performance. Westney's life and work are marked by his significant contributions to music, with a focus on composition and the promotion of music education. His influence and evaluation are generally positive, with recognition for his visionary contributions to music education and the arts. more

“Reasoning based on cost has been strenuously resisted; it violated the Hippocratic Oath, was associated with rationing, and derided as putting a price on life... Indeed, many physicians were willing to lie to get patients what they needed from insurance companies that were trying to hold down costs.”

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Author:Ezekiel Emanuel

“There will never come a time when you don't have to practice”

Practice Music Practice

Author:J. J. Johnson

“There's very little to be said for learning a piece note by note, reading the rhythmic markings, practising the fingerings and following your instructor's suggestions, if you haven't any idea how the music will eventually sound and feel. If you learn a piece mechanically, you may have to 'unlearn' it before you can play it with expression and feeling.”

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Author:Barry Green

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