What people are saying about this book...
Media Reviews
"In a study that is a masterpiece of the genre, Barbara Sand, the founding editor of Chamber Music magazine, constructs a picture of the 'whole' DeLay. Sand makes clear that the successful interrelationship of the many facets of DeLay's life make [her] Mrs. Newhouse the unique figure that she is in the music world."
— Wes Blomster, MusicalAmerica.com
, August 17, 2000
"Sand’s style is engaging, lively, humorous, to the point, and . . . a pleasure to read. Her perceptive insights and warm feeling for her subject brings us closer to understanding what makes Dorothy DeLay such a fascinating and controversial personality."
— Edith Eisler, Strings
, February/March 2001
"Wonderfully readable and informative look into the life of a master teacher. . . . This book is a must-read for every teacher and performer!"
— Rona Commins, Mu Phi Epsilon International Professional Music Fraternity
, March 13, 2002
"Sand’s conclusion, after extensive interviewing, lesson viewing and plain talking, is that Dorothy DeLay is not only a great teacher but a remarkable human being — and it’s a conclusion which convinces . . . It is clear from this subtly informative biography that she is irreplaceable."
— Helen Wallace, BBC Music Magazine
"It’s hard to imagine a string player not being interested in this biography of artist-teacher Dorothy DeLay!
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— American String Teacher
"Rare as great performers are, even rarer are great teachers of performance. Today, in the field of violin playing at a supreme virtuoso level, there are only two categories of teachers: Dorothy DeLay and all the rest...
Miss DeLay ... has until now been a mystery... For more than a decade, though, she was closely observed by Barbara Lourie Sand, whose resulting book... at last opens the door to Miss DeLay's studio."
— Paul Griffiths, The New York Times
, September 3, 2000
"Her life, philosophy, and teaching techniques are thoughtfully examined in this wide-ranging and thorough biography . . . A must-read for all string fans."
— Chamber Music
"In addition to vivid anecdotal touches in the book, there are insights about DeLay’s teaching . . . smooth and easy to read.
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— Allen Hughes, Chamber Music
Customer Reviews
Teaching Creativity | March 10, 2001
Reviewer: John B Hudson from Iowa City, Iowa
Barbara Lourie Sand has given us a wonderful and beautifully written book. The behaviorally specific account of Dorothy DeLay’s teaching provides an exceptional view into the creative process in action. This is an outstanding contribution in understanding how to develop creative talent in any student in any subject. I was impressed that Sand used direct personal observation of DeLay’s lessons, writing so vividly about the interaction between teacher and student that I could image myself there in the room with them. I thoroughly enjoyed the numerous insightful interviews with DeLay, her husband, colleagues, and numerous students, past and present. I was delighted to read an account of creative behavior that fits so well with what we know from the research on creativity.
Excellent | August 5, 2002
Reviewer: J.G. from Houston
Excellent in all respects!
Well-written | July 21, 2002
Reviewer: J.B. from Farmington
Well-written, beautifully made book. Easy to eyes and hands--becoming rare commodity.
Thank you! | February 4, 2003
Reviewer: A. M. from Oakland, CA
I was inspired by this book!
A good book | January 30, 2003
Reviewer: C. H. from Centennial, CO
She was a legend. It's good for violinists to have this book as a resource.
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