Thing 7b – Matthew Lipman “From the Top”

I have been so happy to find the podcasts of ” From the Top” on NPR. This is a show devoted to showcasing various ( very) talented young people. I think the show is actually broadcast on Saturdays but I am not always free to view them, so catching a podcast is a wonderful way to see what I have missed. Also, there are several that I would like to present to the students during class. The podcast that I am sharing today features a young ( 16 year old ) Violist named Matthew Lipman. In one video, Matthew is performing “La Campanella” by Niccolo Paganini. In the second video, he is talking about his practice habits and his favorite place to practice ( the bathroom). He is the student ( with wonderful, supportive parents) we all dream about teaching.