Several college professors have assured me they will use Music for Life as required student textbooks. Endorsements Received for Textbook Applications include:
"Flute professors need quality literature to use in their university pedagogy classes. Most books about flute pedagogy address only the technical concerns of teaching the instrument. Bonnie has addressed the needs of the entire student: the technical, musical, and mental components of flute playing. Her work will fulfill an important need for the flute community, and teachers of other instruments as well."
"This series provides valuable information for all teachers and students. I will use it myself at the university level."
"Music for Life is the book the music world has been waiting for. There is no other book like it. The authors cover vital issues critical to teaching that often are never stated, just assumed. The format and everyday language used make it approachable and a delight to read. Music for Life should be required reading for every music teacher and for every student who wants to become a music teacher It is nothing short of awe inspiring."
A sign of a good teacher is when even the less gifted of her students play well and enjoy it. Whatever the future may hold for them, the time and care spent by the young performer; and the teacher's dedication and love will never be lost.
Ms. Blanchard does not like gibberish or academic lingo. Common sense is the refreshing vehicle of her thought. Music for Life will be a bedside, or rather a stand-side companion for teacher and student.
On the general quality of the project: This is a labor of love and pleasure with instrumental playing. The ideas are obviously productive. There is little emphasis on actual interpretation of repertoire, since it would be a very lengthy undertaking.
On the choice of form and vocabulary: Good honest wording. No gibberish or academic lingo. Common sense is the vehicle. Generous formulation of ideas.
On the general philosophy of Music for Life: The human experience of the teacher comes out of this work as equally important as the acquisition of skills by the student. In this sense, it is unique and well forth publication.
"As soon as the Music for Life books are published, I will run right out and buy them for my pedagogy classes and my personal use."