Almost every teacher has been blessed with a gifted student during their career. Learners who display a propensity to grasp rhythm, pitch, and other musical elements immediately are a delight to instruct. Of course, not every pupil has natural talent, however most of them make progress in a fairly similar time frame. Although each student develops at their own unique rate, you can typically measure advancement by curriculum standards.
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Teaching a gifted student is a rewarding task. Seeing your instruction applied and helping a talented musician discover their own abilities makes the effort involved seem trifling for music educators. However, it can be difficult when a student who shows so much promise resists your exertions. In that case, teaching a talented pupil becomes a chore.
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It’s easy for anyone to get into a rut. When you’re a music student, you work with the same group of peers and teachers for several years. Working with those who know you and your quirks so well is a great support foundation for your growth as an artist. Yet it’s also good to shake things up. That’s where taking a masterclass comes in.
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Perhaps you've noticed that one of your students is remarkably able to grasp new concepts. Maybe you’ve recognized an amazing aptitude while instructing a beginner. Discovering that you have a natural talent on your hands can be exciting. However, many music educators wonder how to deliver the best instruction without overwhelming a young musician. You want to encourage their gift and inspire them to learn, but aren’t sure how to go about it.
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Music educators and teachers all around the country are preparing to close their classrooms for the summer. Although this time of year can be a little hectic with final grades and end of the year recitals, the last thing you want to do is come back in the fall and find your classroom in shambles. Since the beginning of the year has its own set of difficulties, finding ways to close your learning area so that everything is ready for fall can make it much easier to start the year stress-free.
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Ah, the dreaded audition. Although it’s part of every musician’s life, for many students the thought of an audition conjures up all sorts of hideous images like freezing on stage or making an embarrassing blunder. As a music instructor you know that students are exposed to auditions very early in their education. Therefore, finding ways to make auditions fun for students, instead of the frightening and nerve-racking experience they are for most people, can go a long way toward building a healthy approach to auditions later in life.
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Private tutoring can be a great side gig or your dream – freelance life. Either way, finding students is hard work and it's never over. Here are some marketing tips to freshen up your game.
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As the end of the school year approaches, most teachers are planning summer fun, dreaming of relaxing at the beach, or blissfully envisioning the opportunity of sleeping past 5:00 a.m. more than twice a week. Those wonderful rewards are right around the corner, but don't forget your students have worked hard this year, too. As a music educator, you’ve probably already been planning to celebrate your students’ accomplishments in some way, but it can be hard to come up with new ideas that will motivate young musicians.
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As the summer approaches, not only do music teachers dream about taking a break from the rigors of instruction, but they are also looking forward to renewing their spirits through an inspirational retreat. Performing and teaching students music can be exhausting and it’s common to feel a bit burnt out by the end of the school year. The summer months can be an ideal time to escape the classroom, earn continuing education credits, and learn some new instructional methods. Therefore, a summer vacation designed specifically for music teachers is in order.
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The spring months can be an ideal time to schedule a live concert at your school. Not only is the Earth waking up from a long winter nap, but people are looking forward to going out more to enjoy the arts and music. A concert is a great time for the community to get together to experience the bright new talent among your students. It can also be a good time to generate more interest and support for your school’s music program.
Read More
Almost every teacher has been blessed with a gifted student during their career. Learners who display a propensity to grasp rhythm, pitch, and other musical elements immediately are a delight to instruct. Of course, not every pupil has natural talent, however most of them make progress in a fairly similar time frame. Although each student develops at their own unique rate, you can typically measure advancement by curriculum standards.
Read More
Teaching a gifted student is a rewarding task. Seeing your instruction applied and helping a talented musician discover their own abilities makes the effort involved seem trifling for music educators. However, it can be difficult when a student who shows so much promise resists your exertions. In that case, teaching a talented pupil becomes a chore.
Read More
It’s easy for anyone to get into a rut. When you’re a music student, you work with the same group of peers and teachers for several years. Working with those who know you and your quirks so well is a great support foundation for your growth as an artist. Yet it’s also good to shake things up. That’s where taking a masterclass comes in.
Read More
Perhaps you've noticed that one of your students is remarkably able to grasp new concepts. Maybe you’ve recognized an amazing aptitude while instructing a beginner. Discovering that you have a natural talent on your hands can be exciting. However, many music educators wonder how to deliver the best instruction without overwhelming a young musician. You want to encourage their gift and inspire them to learn, but aren’t sure how to go about it.
Read More
Music educators and teachers all around the country are preparing to close their classrooms for the summer. Although this time of year can be a little hectic with final grades and end of the year recitals, the last thing you want to do is come back in the fall and find your classroom in shambles. Since the beginning of the year has its own set of difficulties, finding ways to close your learning area so that everything is ready for fall can make it much easier to start the year stress-free.
Read More
Ah, the dreaded audition. Although it’s part of every musician’s life, for many students the thought of an audition conjures up all sorts of hideous images like freezing on stage or making an embarrassing blunder. As a music instructor you know that students are exposed to auditions very early in their education. Therefore, finding ways to make auditions fun for students, instead of the frightening and nerve-racking experience they are for most people, can go a long way toward building a healthy approach to auditions later in life.
Read More
Private tutoring can be a great side gig or your dream – freelance life. Either way, finding students is hard work and it's never over. Here are some marketing tips to freshen up your game.
Read More
As the end of the school year approaches, most teachers are planning summer fun, dreaming of relaxing at the beach, or blissfully envisioning the opportunity of sleeping past 5:00 a.m. more than twice a week. Those wonderful rewards are right around the corner, but don't forget your students have worked hard this year, too. As a music educator, you’ve probably already been planning to celebrate your students’ accomplishments in some way, but it can be hard to come up with new ideas that will motivate young musicians.
Read More
As the summer approaches, not only do music teachers dream about taking a break from the rigors of instruction, but they are also looking forward to renewing their spirits through an inspirational retreat. Performing and teaching students music can be exhausting and it’s common to feel a bit burnt out by the end of the school year. The summer months can be an ideal time to escape the classroom, earn continuing education credits, and learn some new instructional methods. Therefore, a summer vacation designed specifically for music teachers is in order.
Read More
The spring months can be an ideal time to schedule a live concert at your school. Not only is the Earth waking up from a long winter nap, but people are looking forward to going out more to enjoy the arts and music. A concert is a great time for the community to get together to experience the bright new talent among your students. It can also be a good time to generate more interest and support for your school’s music program.
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