The Music Teacher
by Barbara Hall 
ISBN: 9781565124639

In "The Music Teacher," a penetrating and richly entertaining look into the heart and mind of a woman who has failed both as an artist and as a wife, Barbara Hall, award-winning creator and writer of such hit television series as "Judging Amy" and "Joan of Arcadia," tells the story of a violinist who has accepted the limitations of her talent and looks for the casual satisfaction of trying to instill her passion for music in others. She gets more than she bargains for, however, when a young girl named Hallie enters her life. For here at last is the real thing: someone with the talent and potential to be truly great. In her drive to shape this young girl into the artist the teacher could never be, she makes one terrible mistake. As a result she is forced to reevaluate her whole life and come to terms with her future.

I hope that my small library will get this when it comes out. I find Pearl a fascinating character so far and can't wait to see where she is going.

Pearl does seem like an interesting person. She's got quite a hard edge to her personality. Looking forward to reading more.

Engaging so far. I love the musical aspect, as music is one of those gifts I always wished I had but am painfully unable to play or sing! My husband, of course, can do both easily.