Articles about Teaching’

Dec 28, 2007

Need More Students?

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“I need more students!”

Are you a beginning teacher? Perhaps you are a high school student just starting, or maybe already an experienced instructor looking for more students. This guide will help you, no matter what you teach! When I was in high school I began working at a local music store. One December evening, the [...]


Dec 22, 2007

Access To Music Winter Concert 2007

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The students of Access to Music did a fantastic job performing at their concert earlier this week! Congrats! Watch the video of their performance below!


Dec 16, 2007

Keeping a Journal

Posted by Thom in All, Mastery, Teaching No comments

Several years ago I took an independent study class at my high school. Every day I had 90 minutes of practice time and had to prepare something for a recital at the end of the term. On the very first day of this particular class my orchestra director, always full of music wisdom, shared a great nugget with us.

“I always practiced, but I never really knew how to practice until I had gotten to college. Had I known and used this before- I could have excelled so much earlier and faster!” Not only did he tell us to keep a journal, but also how to keep a one in such a way that will really show us improvement. “Its important to structure and plan out your practice session in order to be the most productive with your time.”