[Ohio-talk] Braille Music

[Lisa Hall]

Hi Kaiti,

Many years ago when I lived in Louisiana, I learned music braille when 
I started taking piano lessons in the fourth grade around age 11. A 
couple of years later I think, I started selecting my instruments to 
play in a concert band. I experimented with the clarinet, oboe, French 
horn and finally settled on the flute. I also play piccolo as well. In 
high school, I sang in the choir and the lyrics for the music was 
brailled by our music instructor.
I still remember after all these years how to read braille music. I 
also took Hadley's Braille music course in which I had to play back 
various exercises in the book. Back then it was on tape.
I am sure the way music is presented have not changed much, but to play 
back music and record it in another medium have changed.
I'm not sure how much help this student needs. Paula Jordan used to 
teach piano lessons here in Cincinnati at Cincinnati Association for 
the Blind. Since she had retired, I'm not sure if she is doing the 
teaching from her home now. I would have to contact her. If you need 
her contact information, write to me privately at lhall007 at cinci.rr.com 
and I'll give it to you.

Sincerely,

Lisa Hall