Music has long been a way in which visually impaired people could gain financial independence, excel at a highly-valued skill, or simply enjoy musical participation. Insights in Sound cuts across a range of contexts aiming to discover, analyse and share a rich range of insights into the lives and learning of these musicians.
Baker and Green have written a landmark study of the perspectives and practices of visually impaired musicians. Through opening up this musical world within such a broad range of musical contexts, they have succeeded in offering powerful insights to both musicians and educators, which can only serve to enrich our understanding, knowledge and practice.
Gordon Cox, University of Reading, UK
Insights In Sound offers a substantial contribution to the field. Using the colorful and insightful stories collected from hundreds of visually impaired musicians and the individuals who work with them, Baker and Green offer a comprehensive picture of the complexity of visually impaired musicians' lives. This is a must read for anyone interested in understanding the lived experiences of musicians, or music education for the visually impaired.
Chi Gook Kim, Berklee College of Music, USA
Finally there is a text that addresses the lives of visually impaired musicians, and dispels the myths surrounding their abilities and disabilities. The authors reflect on the voices of those who create, perform, and experience music without the benefits of full eyesight, offering fresh perspectives and insights on the meaning of creativity and musicality.
Suzanne B. Hanser, Berklee College of Music, USA
