This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Curtis Institute of Music, arguably one of the greatest conservatories in the world. In its early years, Curtis had a secret weapon that enhanced the likelihood that its students would play major roles in the classical music world.
Read MoreMy grandmother, Lea Luboshutz, joined the violin faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music in 1928. Her track record as a pedagogue was impressive based on the careers of almost 150 of her students. Much of this success probably was due to her teaching philosophy and her approach.
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