To be a good teacher the focus should be on the word TEACHER. 100% of their efforts and energies should be focused on the student. Improving their own skills, to better demonstrate what they want their students to accomplish.
Having a good connection with their students. Find out how each student 'clicks' and get through to them in the way that works best. Be positive, yet firm when needed. Be encouraging. Be a good communicator with student and parents.
Be open to working on any music. Explore all different styles and genres.
Offer performance opportunities, group ensembles, music history and music theory.
I believe (and this is truly my own opinion) that I cannot be a performer and be a good teacher. If I am only focused on my own goals as a musician, then I should only be focusing on those goals. I never saw my teaching as a way to 'make a quick buck'.
Here at Keys & Strings, our main focus is on TEACHING. Yes, we sometimes play out at our churches/synagogues. I have been known to play at a few weddings, mainly for students or their families. An occasional fundraising event. However, these are not our priority.
Your musicians are!
These are good points to consider when choosing an educator for your musician.
Having a good connection with their students. Find out how each student 'clicks' and get through to them in the way that works best. Be positive, yet firm when needed. Be encouraging. Be a good communicator with student and parents.
Be open to working on any music. Explore all different styles and genres.
Offer performance opportunities, group ensembles, music history and music theory.
I believe (and this is truly my own opinion) that I cannot be a performer and be a good teacher. If I am only focused on my own goals as a musician, then I should only be focusing on those goals. I never saw my teaching as a way to 'make a quick buck'.
Here at Keys & Strings, our main focus is on TEACHING. Yes, we sometimes play out at our churches/synagogues. I have been known to play at a few weddings, mainly for students or their families. An occasional fundraising event. However, these are not our priority.
Your musicians are!
These are good points to consider when choosing an educator for your musician.
These opinions are solely those of Ms. Sandie, Director/Owner Keys & Strings Music Studio
321 North Colony Road, Wallingford CT
www.keysandstringsmusicstudio@gmail.com
www.keysandstringsmusicstudio.com
Where Love of Music is a Lesson Learned for Life!
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