Tag Archives: music

Life In Japan: My Wife the Drummer

Posted on June 21, 2024 by johnrachel

Despite more than thirty years teaching kids both how to play and how to appreciate music, my wife is still improving her “chops” both at pedagogy and performing music. She is already a marvelous piano player and singer, and regularly takes ballet classes. Much to my genuine delight, she now dedicates much time and energy to learning cello and DRUMS! Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Music Education

Posted on December 18, 2023 by johnrachel

I continue to be amazed at the level of education here in Japan. Continue reading →

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Don’t mess with woke!

Posted on December 13, 2022 by johnrachel

Let me tell you something. As J. K. Rowling will attest, you don’t want to mess with the woke crowd. There’s no reasoning with them. They’re like a mob of rabid witch hunters! Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Excellence

Posted on October 24, 2022 by johnrachel

Whether you like, love or hate classical music. Please watch at least one of the videos here. I have things to say about them which I think will astonish you. Continue reading →

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