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Montessori and Her Method of Teaching
Traces the early life and later influences of Maria Montessori, leading to the Montessori Method she pioneered.
Sir Charles Villiers Stanford
Biography of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, British composer with enormous influence as music professor.
Martha Graham, Life and Art
Brief biography of Martha Graham, 20th century's innovative and consummate dancer, choreographer, and modern dance teacher.
Gabriel Faure Brief Biography
Gabriel Fauré was equally distinguished and respected as a composer and a teacher. Here's a profile of his life, career and music.
Percy Grainger
Brief biography of Australian-born American Percy Aldridge Grainger, prolific composer, music educator, virtuoso pianist, innovator, and facilitator for languages.
Roger Bacon, Medieval Thinker
Brief biography of Roger Bacon, 13th century English Franciscan medieval thinker. He is known for his 'Opus Maius' and as 'Doctor Mirabilis.'
David Barlow Biography
Brief biography of British David Barlow, 20th century's music teacher and respected composer, known for 'David and Bathsheba.'
Jesus, the Great Teacher
Jesus Christ, a moral exemplar whose birthday is celebrated on Christmas Day, is a spiritual and wisdom teacher. He taught in parables and proverbs.
Nadia Boulanger Brief Biography
Nadia Boulanger's life, career and list of prominent students. She was considered the greatest music teacher of the 20th century.