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| August 01, 2007 | Magrath, Jane | COPYRIGHT 2007 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

Q How do you instill in your students a desire to change their habits so they can become better musicians?

A Students must know that we are on their side as their supporter and biggest cheerleader, and they must know, too, that we remain their teacher. Many psychologists say that several steps are involved in making a change. The first is the decision to make a change in some habit, and that decision should be accompanied with a decisive experience or moment. The decision should be a "big one" and should be accompanied by a strong commitment on the part of the individual. Some believe that the next step should be to make a slogan about the change that is positive ...

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