It’s only been a few months into 2020, and it’s already been a crazy year! And although a lot has been put on hold for the last few months and there’s a new normal that’s been implemented for all of us, we need to remember that music will never be put on hold. To help […]
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It’s remarkable what motivation can do for someone’s success, especially when it starts at a young age. Here you will find three key ways to motivate music students that will have a meaningful and long-lasting impact on their music studies, and their education as a whole. Different Types of Motivation When it’s time to get […]
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by Chrissy Ricker, NCTM www.chrissyricker.com I have a confession to make. Sight-reading doesn’t come easily for me. Growing up, I was always a diligent practicer. I worked hard to prepare for my lessons, and I learned how to use my time efficiently to break apart my music, and practice it well. However, being able to […]
Read moreIt’s remarkable what motivation can do for someone’s success Encouraging students to reach their goals can be easy with the right type of motivation. Of course, everyone needs the motivation to do things/complete tasks, no matter how big or small they are. Motivation can range from something small like getting to enjoy a piece […]
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Student evaluations don’t need to be so nerve-wracking as they are most of the time. They have benefits for the students and teachers and should be used to their advantage. Evaluations can be done in two ways, formal and informal. Both are very useful to see how the student is doing and how the teacher […]
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Be the teacher you were always meant to be It may be shocking to some, but anyone can be a teacher, really. With the mindset and will, anything is possible. But it’s not possible for everyone to be a great teacher as that takes dedication, passion, and drive to really want to improve and inspire […]
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Has Anyone Ever Told You, You Were Meant to Be a Teacher 💯 Your Destiny is Calling You Remember when you used to be in class and thought the teacher was so cool and that you couldn’t wait to become a teacher yourself? Or maybe you were that student that would always help your classmates […]
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There is no failure, only feedback. Giving and receiving constructive feedback is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching and learning. As the teacher, it is part of your job to guide your students and help them improve in their musical practice. Within that guidance, there should be constructive feedback that helps the student […]
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