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The theory of motivating music students

Oclef teamApr 27, 2016 Teacher No Comments

The theory of motivating music students

Teacher
About two weeks ago in my beginning music theory class, I decided to have students assign their own homework. Previously, I would tell them they had to get to a certain point, I’d draw a stop sign and hope they’d finish. This never worked....
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The tension of student retention

Oclef teamApr 24, 2016 Teacher No Comments

The tension of student retention

Teacher
A parent who doesn’t normally attend her child’s lesson came into the studio the other day. There is always an awkward air in the room when this happens. Obviously the parent is in the lesson for a purpose. The few times in the past that this happened...
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Before and after recital

Oclef teamApr 21, 2016 Music Education Advocacy No Comments

Before and after recital

Music Education Advocacy
This past weekend I hosted a recital called Before and After. I started with the question, “How did you sound when you first began piano and how do you sound now?” In the recital, each one of my kids played the first piece of music they ever...
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What is the purpose of a music education studio?

Oclef teamApr 18, 2016 Music Education Advocacy No Comments

What is the purpose of a music education studio?

Music Education Advocacy
When I first started teaching, I took over a studio of eight students that was left by someone who moved away. From day one, I was shocked that students in my new studio would walk into their lesson as the other student walked out and had no awareness...
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The perfection of pursuit

Oclef teamOct 26, 2015 Teacher No Comments

The perfection of pursuit

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In the education world, we teachers are so focused on results and I just wanted to share a message I recently sent to my studio: Early on in my music education, I believed that doing well in recitals and competitions mattered most. Great performances...
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Step up

Oclef teamSep 21, 2015 Teacher No Comments

Step up

Teacher
With a diverse music studio in ages and abilities, I often question what I can do to constantly improve myself as an educator of such a wide range of minds. What’s next? How can I better the student experience and skill while still helping them develop...
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