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Inside the private lesson.(how to be a successful music teacher)

American Music Teacher

| April 01, 2002 | Buyer, Paul | COPYRIGHT 2002 Music Teachers National Association, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

While the private lesson often is considered the focal point of instrumental music programs, it remains flexible and ambiguous in terms of curriculum and instructional approaches. One constant has always been the relationship between teacher and student, which parallels that of player and coach. Students often decide what school to attend and who they want to "play for," or study with, based on this relationship. Although many teaching philosophies exist in the applied studio, most seasoned professionals agree experience is the key to becoming an effective teacher, and the cumulative influence of our mentors is what forms our own personal teaching style.

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