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For this final exercise, devote yourself to only one of your senses. Turn away from your student and only listen. Don’t watch them – evaluate and discuss their playing based solely on the sounds you see. Refrain from discussing technical issues, focus the dialogue solely on the sounds that are desired. OR Don’t listen. Have your student play . . . → Read More: DIY In-service Part 11, Don’t Watch (or Listen) Let’s face it, we all wear the same thing week after week. Some teachers prefer to dress up, favoring a more “businesslike” appearance, while some teachers dress down, preferring to keep things casual. Whatever you’re doing, change it. If you like to keep things casual, put on a suit and get out the dress shoes. If . . . → Read More: DIY In-service Part 10, Dress Code Some teachers make use of a wide variety of technologies; others do not. It seems to be largely a matter of preference, and while some students enjoy its benefits, others aren’t always helped. This week, reverse your stance on technology! If you use accompaniment tracks, play the duet yourself and share the music-making experience. If you always . . . → Read More: DIY In-service Part 9, Technology Can you teach an entire lesson without using statements? How about just 10 minutes? What do you think would happen if all the answers had to be provided by the student? Would they come to the same conclusions as you, or would they come up with ideas you hadn’t even dreamt of? How are their problem . . . → Read More: DIY In-service Part 8? Let’s face it, we rarely have time to practice enough, and most of the music we give our students is well below our own performance level. But, even if you can play circles around Beethoven Op. 110, spend some time and really practice the F major sonatina you plan to teach that day. Make it sound . . . → Read More: DIY In-service Part 6, Practice the Easy Stuff |
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