The Reason Why
The Reason Why The Power Of Inspiration At a music school, you teach music lessons. That's a given, right? But is that the goal for the student? To take lessons as an activity? I don't think so. People don't sign up for Music lessons as an activity like arts and crafts (although I have had some families like this). People sign up for lessons because they want to PLAY music or they have a goal or vision of what they'll be able to do by taking lessons. So let me ask you a question. What did you want do be able to do by taking lessons? i.e; "I wanted to ______" Goals Goals are important. Many music teachers understand this. Public, or even private performances in front of others is one of the biggest ways you can motivate students to practice and retain them. A recital is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. It's an expectation that the student needs to be prepared or accountable to themselves, their family and audience. Now, performing in a...