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October 03, 2016

Why do we teach?

Why do we teach?
At the end of every teaching day, I’m exhausted. Just like any other job you love, you’re depleted emotionally, physically and mentally. Teaching music is particularly rewarding since you see your students grow and develop over the years. But what I find incredibly rewarding is when I see students use the skills or mindset they have from piano, in their life outside piano. We often give presentations in theory class and it’s always the new students who feel most uncomfortable. Amy was a new s...
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September 18, 2016

Avoiding errors vs. achieving excellence (Part II)

Avoiding errors vs. achieving excellence (Part II)
A teacher of mine from a long time ago once told me that mistakes in performance are like if someone walks in front of the TV while you’re watching a show. This always stuck in my mind. The person walking in front of the screen temporarily messes up the line of communication that you have with the TV, but it doesn’t effect your understanding and appreciation of the story, characters and setting. You still enjoy the show and by the end, you probably won’t even remember the person who walked by...
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