One of the greatest musical geniuses of our time is Itzhak Perlman, but carrying the weight of this name as a child was not easy. The virtuoso violinist describes his early musical studies as the “triangle of hell,” under the strain of (and between) his instructor and his parents. Their motto: do as I tell you. When Perlman arrived at Juilliard, he was surprised when his new instructor encouraged him to be more expressive and reflective. Today, in the program for young musicians that he runs with his wife Toby, he uses a similar taste with his own students, encouraging everyone to edit more productively of themselves.
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Our intentions in calling gifted youth are largely positive. After all, if you’re a parent or coach of one of those young people, it’s natural to want to make sure they’ll have access to the resources they need to grow. . And yet, don’t we wish this for each and every child?Don’t we want everyone to be properly challenged and supported so that they can reach their full potential?
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