For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for April 19, 2000
Transcript:
April: I took my mouth organ to school today, Grampa - an' Mrs. Chan says I hafta learn how to read music. She said it wasn't good to play by ear. Jim: Well, you're not playing by ear. You're playing by mouth! Elly: Maybe the teacher's right, Dad. April should learn how to read the notes. Jim: That will come! Playing an instrument is like falling in love. It's only when you're committed to the relationship that you're willing to accept the work!
Mrs. Chan is absolutely wrong.