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Composing opens student’s eyes to what music really can be. Not just from an emotional point of view, but also a technical point of view as well. So, what is the trick to composing with students during online lessons? It just takes a few tweaks from what you might do in an in-person lesson!
Look at your repertoire bookcases. How did you choose the books that were placed there? Hopefully, your shelves are filled with great teaching repertoire that your students love. I’ve been sucked in by marketing (hello, “Peanuts Activity Book”) or purchasing a book because “my student already has this so I should buy it”. And, I …
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How do you know your student is ready for harder repertoire? When you teach exclusively from one method book, the answer is easy. They completed the book. When you pull options from many books (including ones that do not belong to a method book series) this line becomes a little more grey. This was one …
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We know that when students are given choice in what they learn, they are more likely to take ownership of their learning. And, wouldn’t it be great to have students that are excited to be in your studio because they LOVE lessons? So, how do we give students choice in music lab … without planning …
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Planning music lab activities is what keeps lab relevant in your studio. The initial purchase of the iPad feels great. Which is quickly followed by “Now what?” This is why it’s important to have a strategy for music lab that fits within your prep time.
