I have an important interview and would really appreciate your input.
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Posted on Feb 01, 2006 05:15 pm
Flashman
not the brightest spark...
Member Since: Sep 13, 2005
Hey guys,
I have an interview and an audition on 09th feb to be accepted onto a course for leaders of youth music workshops and initiatives in the U.K.
I have written a song especially for the audition and I will have to play the drums too, aswell as taking in a recording....arrggh got to finish one!
I'd like to know what you would look for in a music teacher? Those of you with children, what do you think is a good approach to take with young people and what ages demand different approaches?
Have any of you got any advice or anecdotes I could learn from?
The ages are from 3 to 20.
Cheers,
Flashy
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Feb 01, 2006 05:19 pm The teacher should teach in a style that the student understands, appreciates and can get excited about, not force them to learn "Mary Had a Little Lamb" and boring stuff that will just frustrate and bore them.
Even some of the most complex music can be broken down into recognizable smaller parts that can help to keep the students attention and still teach them properly.
zekthedeadcowEat Spam before it eats YOU!!!Member
Since: May 11, 2002
Feb 01, 2006 07:45 pm being young at heart I would suggest that middleschoolers and above enjoy competition...especially if they're good :)
Is this indivial or groups?
pjkPrince CZAR-mingMember
Since: Apr 08, 2004
Feb 01, 2006 08:18 pm I was in school band all throughout my school years, and there's some kids that will wake up to the music (pun intended) and some that just kinda float by without getting the passion.
My experience with music teachers, is that the ones who were passionate about music, were the ones I learned the most from.
I don't know if that's useful in your situation, but i may help.
I guess I'm thinking that if you love music, then it'll show to the kids, and they'll want to learn. Be yourself, and let that be the lesson. Essentially, you're only a servant, trying to help them teach themselves.
Flashmannot the brightest spark...Member
Since: Sep 13, 2005
Feb 02, 2006 01:45 pm This is for youth work.
I'll be working with young people who are primarily between 12 and 18 and from disadvantaged urban areas; young people who need to find a creative outlet be it sport or something more artistic. It would be primarily for groups in a relaxed, informal situation.
As interveiwers, what do you think they would they be looking for in me?
Feb 02, 2006 01:48 pm energy, positive attitude, ability and a good role model considering the target students...
or, something like that.
Be happy, if you make a mistake, chuckle and have fun with it, be a "glass half full" person but take it seriously...
Feb 02, 2006 02:37 pm Yeah, a professor/teacher who is excited about what they're teaching is one of the strongest "selling points" to me as a student.
I hated thermodynamics until I took a class from my advisor who lives and breathes the stuff. His passion for the discipline rubbed off on the rest of the class... cept for the guy who flunked...lol.
Flashmannot the brightest spark...Member
Since: Sep 13, 2005
Feb 06, 2006 01:14 pm thanks all.
will let you know how it goes.
