Inspire Your Students In The Music Studio
Maybe one of the most restrictive things for music students are the hindrances they put on themselves. Still, in the music world, we don’t make it much easier on the students. Music is its own language and those in the business may n
ot even be aware of the discomfort which students will invariably feel. So whether you’re trying to teach them basic scales or graduate them from a beginner Schoenhut to a proper Steinway & Sons, it’s important to remember that it’s the music teachers and the music retailers job to inspire your students in the music studio.
Basics First – For students the trial and failure period can be the end of their music exploration. Maybe they came to you knowing a few things but not having a real handle on the fundamentals. It’s important that they know what they are doing and that they’re able to do the basics very well. Basics are everything; without it they will be lost. So even if they want to show off on the songs they know it’s your job, as either their music or voice teacher, to bring them back around to learning the basics and stressing the importance of these basics.
Constructive Criticism – Another thing that teachers need to be wary of with new students is the way that criticism is handled. Of course you want to tell them when they’re doing things wrong but the music student relationship is like a courtship. You need to approach students gingerly; telling them what they’re doing well and then encouraging them to try what they’re doing wrong in another way.
With Wings We Fly – The music teacher/student relationship is like the mama bird/baby bird relationship. As the teacher you can show them what you can do, but they need their own wings to fly. The music studio is the place where you can preen and groom and inspire them, but at the end of the lesson, at the end of the day, it’s fly or fall of their own accord.
Inside the music studio is the place where all students can get the tools they need to be their very best. Whatever your age it’s never too late to pick up that curious musical interest and turn it into a real passion; either as a hobby or so much more.
