Cathy Kaemmerlen; a renowned storyteller and historical interpreter; provides a colorful collection of tales of exceptional Georgia women who made great sacrifices in an effort to save their families and homes. From the innocent diary of a 10-year-old girl to the words of a woman who risks everything to see her husband one last time; Kaemmerlen exposes the grit and gumption of these remarkable Southern women in inspiring and entertaining fashion.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Purchased it in Paper and for the KindleBy MR-LRThere are few books Id be willing to pay for twice at full price; but this was one of them. Having played the piano and other instruments virtually my whole life and having never overcome stagefright; this book was a godsend; and I now own it in both paperback and the Kindle edition.I took lessons when I was young; but eventually quit so that I wouldnt have to perform at recitals anymore. As an adult; I returned to study with an excellent piano teacher in my area who recommended this book to me. I cant stress enough how liberating it is to give up the idea of perfection--stilted--controlled playing for this new idea of interpreting wrong notes as new information; fodder for the body as it learns to move and navigate in its musical space.The reason I wanted it in both editions--paper and Kindle--is because I cant refer back to it enough. When youve spent years incorporating the wrong idea into your practice; it takes years to undo it. I like to have this book available to me anytime the mood strikes or time permits me to review.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Every teacher should read thisBy G. ShoemakerNot only piano teachers; but any kind of teacher! There is such good information about how to approach teaching from a positive point of view. Im a Suzuki teacher and already believe in these principals; but Westney lays this out in such a simple yet profound way that had me nodding all the way thru the book. One of the most important things a music teacher can impart to a student is how to practice their instrument most effectively. This book outlines it step by step in the most helpful set of guidelines Ive ever seen. More of us would still be playing the piano; violin; clarinet; etc. if we would have been taught using this approach.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. I Was Wondering About What I Was Doing Right. . .By Edward P. VogelTen years ago I was struggling through learning "Trois Gymnepodie." The chords have a wonderful voice on their own so I pulled them out of the score and put them in a drawing. I would then look at the drawing and play the chords; looking and listening for interesting cadences and rhythms. I went back to the piece and was able to play it from memory about a week later.I figured I had gotten over a "hump" in my learning music at the piano. Since reading "The Perfect Wrong Note" I have realized that what I did for "Trois Gymnepodie" is something I should do for my entire repertoire. Engage the music creatively; play it backwards; inside out; crazy rhythms; sing it; dance it; draw it. Have fun!William Westney has reopened a door to child like wonder for me and my piano playing.I also found the book very engaging to read. It was hard for me to put it down which books from the "self help" genre usually dont do for me.
