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Music teachers: Do you think this is poaching?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:24:47 +0000

If I'm taking private lessons from a teacher in a music store, and I gel with the teacher but can't stand the vibe of the music store, is it kosher for me to (indiscreetly) ask the music teacher if they teach elsewhere?

I wouldn't want the store accusing the teacher of poaching clients so they have a reason to fire that teacher.

Thanks for your advice.

You certainly have the right to ask, and don't be afraid to mention to the teacher that you don't like the atmosphere of the store (communication is always the most important thing!) However, some teachers are under a contract that does not allow them to teach else where. If that's the case, you will have to get a different teacher to get out of that environment. You should discuss with the teacher what specifically you don't like about the store and see if any adjustments can be made to fix it.

Private music teachers, how is the recession affecting your businesses and what do you do to cope with it?

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:53:53 +0000

you said that you spent 4 years studying music. did you become a musician just after high school?
Because most of us we started at around 7

The recession hit my area this time in June. I went down in students for the summer months and then it never went back up. I have had a few new students since then. I normally average about 25- 30 students. I am down to 15-20. This is the same way that it went for me at the start of the last recession (I have been teaching for 30 years). The students will come back a few months before the absolute end of the recession.

Is there a website dance teachers get music from?

admin — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 06:16:46 +0000

My dance teacher seems to have a lot of new songs that work really well for dance, it there a website that recommends songs for dance teachers?

Well, I'm a teacher. There's the obvious, the Radio. Top 40 billboard charts. MTV/VH1. You tube. Google. There's a cd compilation my teacher used called NOW. It's basically the season's most popular (pop). I use Limewire, because I can find different singer's versions and it has more variety than i tunes. (Caution!) Limewire might have viruses or adult content. I never search for videos there: only Audio. You might have to filter junk. There might be dance teacher play-list recommendations on the web, like from the dance magazines. I buy ballroom cd's and ballet cd's. as for jazz/lyrical, that's easy. for kids, disney etc. I like oldies/vintage/world too. Bye!

I need ideas??? Music teachers out there and creative people please answer!!!?

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 22:32:00 +0000

I have to write an essay in music class about anything. I need ideas about a topic to write about. It can be anything music related. I want the ideas to be interesting and something that my music teacher woud be interested in reading. Also, it has to be school appropriate and not that dificult.

Thanks.

the British Invasion!

What are the job prospects (present and future) for music teachers?

admin — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 00:21:09 +0000

If you teach band or orchestra you have a better chance of employment. With the "No child left behind" many schools are cutting many humanities programs such as music and art. That is very unfortunate. You may want to have more than one certification or take other things like orchestra or band.

Positions most in demand are math and science.

my brother and sister are both music teachers-should they tell my daughter what musical instrument to play ?

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 04:29:36 +0000

i have been a semi professional drummer for more than 40 years,and have more concert experience than both of them;i think i know what she can play;why should they tell my daughter what to play ?

It should be left up to your daughter to decide if she wants to play a musical instrument.
or

what sport she would like to play

Any music teachers or professors out there?

admin — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:45:15 +0000

I have a BA in education and want to be a music teacher in a HS or College. I prefer to teach adult music in college.
I have some questions if your a teacher.

1. would there be any problems getting a college music position/ is there a high need?
2. Can i make a good living doing this?
3 do i need a PHD? Can i do this with a BA?
4. What area of music is in demand to be taught in college?

Thanks

1. Those getting music positions at the college level tend to hold on tight, especially to get tenure. It depends on the location, the university, etc.
2. You can make an adequate living. It also depends on what you consider a good living. Small universities may have more openings but they pay less usually.
3. You need a Masters working toward a PHD to get into a position and a PHD to keep a position. BA for high school.
4. The more areas of music you are competent in the more marketable you are.

How do I get my teachers to realise that music helps me concentrate?

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:29:49 +0000

I always get sidetracked in my own mind when I don't have music on. Everytime I'm in class I try to concentrate, but I end up listening into other people's conversations and then forget about what I'm doing. How can I convince my teachers that I need it in order to do my work and pass?

Don't even try. The teachers will not believe you. Have your seat changed so that you are not near your friends.

What if Anne Murray and Gordon Lightfoot were rival music teachers at Degrassi Junior High?

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:24:43 +0000

great thought - both are equally talented Canadian folk singers.

Lesson plan for private music teachers?

admin — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:55:36 +0000

I have experience of teaching before, but now I am doing it on a more professional basis, and I wondered if anyone out there had any tips on what they do in their lessons? I have started with warming up, then going onto pieces - afterwards concentrating on something like tone or expression. I teach adults at the moment, but I'll eventually be teaching children too.

I used a similar structure when teaching.

Warm up - few exercises. Then I reviewed what they'd done the previous lesson. Played the scales they'd been practicing and the pieces they'd been learning. See if they had any questions or concerns about the previous week. Picking up any points from what they'd been practicing and working on areas that were weaker. Then give them new things to work on for the next week (but depending on what needed work from the previous week).

I always gave a summary sheet at the end including things to practice for the week ahead, so they had a written record (some of my adults found it easy to forget what they were supposed to be practicing!

It varies a great deal from student to student, so just get stuck in and good luck!