I have read a number of the anecdotes, advice and accumulated wisdom shared by Nathan Beeler in his book “Everything Matters”, and I like what I read.  I teach undergraduate music students who have a desire to teach, and most of them do not really know what that will mean.  Nathan’s clear prose and practical advice brings a practical dimension into discussion.  I would definitely assign some reading from this book to my class’s reading list, and would want Acadia University to stock it in the university library.
Dr. Mark Hopkins
Professor
Conducting, Music Education, Acadia University Wind Ensemble


Nathan,

I read through all the excerpts and came away with a sincere and honest 
feeling that this is a "must read" for all music educators no matter whether 
they are in a classroom, conducting a symphony orchestra or professional 
military band, or leading community bands/orchestras/choirs.   It provides 
down-to-earth advice that reeks of mentorship.  It is also going to be 
something that everyone will return to when the need arises and we both know 
that happens more often than any of us might like to admit.
 
Lt(N) Ret C. James Forde
Past President
Canadian Band Association
(2000-2004)
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