Tag: Student Success
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5 Ways ANY Parent Can Support Musical Practice
Over the last 10 years as an educator, one of the biggest misconceptions I’ve heard from parents of my young students, is that because they aren’t musically trained or knowledgeable, they can’t be hands-on in their child’s practice or musical progress. But the truth is, some of the most helpful ways to support your young…
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Joy: The Secret to Successful Lessons
When we think about what makes a student “successful” in music lessons, we often focus on things like discipline, technical skill, practice habits, performance ability, and other traditional markers of progress in mastering their instrument. But there’s a deeper question we should be asking. . . are they experiencing joy? Not just enjoyment, the kind…
Jennifer E. Walls 