Another book I’m reading that has helped reinforce some instincts I’ve had as a teacher….and has opened my eyes to ways I can still play as an adult. So far I can say that the heightened awareness of play has helped me pay attention to my students “playfulness” more. I notice that some students prefer to play songs their own way. While my goal is to have them learn and master the existing notation system and develop into sensitive intelligent musicians, I am sometimes conflicted about correcting them when they are intentionally “creating”. In the past I used to think I was failing as a teacher, but as I spent more time “letting go” and learning how to praise the young student’s every act of musical spontaneity, I’m finding they are plenty willing to do it “my way” when they’ve been given the freedom to do it their way, too. This has given me great joy and has resulted in much more laughter in the studio!
ISBN: 978-1-58333-333-4
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Tags: education, fun, Great Book, play